South Sudan women's national football team

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see South Sudan national football team.

Not to be confused with Sudan women's national football team.

South Sudan

Nickname(s)	Bright Starlets
Association	South Sudan Football Association (SSFA)
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	CECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coach	Sidi Mohammed Karouane
Captain	Amy Lasu
Top scorer	Luka Deborah (6)
FIFA code	SSD
First colours
FIFA ranking
Current	193 (12 June 2025) [1]
Highest	175 (December 2021)
Lowest	193 (December 2024)
First international
Tanzania 9–0 South Sudan   (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 November 2019)
Biggest win
Sudan 0–6 South Sudan   (Khartoum, Sudan, 16 February 2022)
Biggest defeat
Ethiopia 11–0 South Sudan   (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 April 2021)

The South Sudan women's national team represents South Sudan in international women's football competitions.

History

South Sudan gained its independent from Sudan in 2011. That same year the women's team was created. ^[2]

The team then gained Confederation of African Football (CAF) membership in February 2012 and full FIFA membership in May. ^{[3] [4]}

They played their first international competition at the 2019 CECAFA Women's Championship where they lost their first game 0–9 on16 November 2019 against Tanzania, achieved their first win in their second match 5 - 0 vs Zanzibar on 18 November 2019, and two days later on 20 November 2019, dropped their third game 0 - 5 against Burundi. The team was eliminated in the group stage. Kenya women national team went on to win the tournament with 2 - 0 victory over Tanzania women national team.

Team image

Nicknames

The South Sudan women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Bright Starlets" derived from the men's national team "Bright Star".

Results and fixtures

Main article: South Sudan women's national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2025

South Sudan   v   Algeria

19 February 2025 (2025-02-19) 2026 WAFCON qualifying	South Sudan	0–5	Algeria	Juba, South Sudan
16:00  UTC+3		Report	Taleb Muller 19' Abadou 41', 86' Bouhani 49' Karchouni 56' (pen.)	Stadium: Juba Stadium Referee: Richy Nganda Madiamba (Gabon)

Algeria   v   South Sudan

25 February 2025 (2025-02-25) 2026 WAFCON qualifying	Algeria	3–0 (8–0 agg.)	South Sudan	Blida, Algeria
19:00  UTC+1	Karchouni 15', 89' Taleb Muller 53'	Report		Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Note: Algeria won 8–0 on aggregate.

South Sudan   v   Tanzania

13 June 2025 (2025-06-13) 2025 CECAFA Championship	South Sudan	0–4	Tanzania	Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00		Report	Msewa 9' Clement 35', 64' Luvagna 69'	Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Joselyne Nsabimana (Burundi) Player of the Match: D. Msewa (Tanzania)

South Sudan   v   Uganda

15 June 2025 (2025-06-15) 2025 CECAFA Championship	South Sudan	0–5	Uganda	Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00		Report	Kabene 6', 22', 34' Nalugya 9' Namuleme 17' (pen.)	Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania) Player of the Match: S. Kabene (Uganda)

Kenya   v   South Sudan

19 June 2025 (2025-06-19) 2025 CECAFA Championship	Kenya	4–0	South Sudan	Chamazi, Tanzania
16:00	Mboya 3' Nanjala 47' Amunyolet 66' Ochaka 90+5'	Report		Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Joselyne Nsabimana (Burundi)

Burundi   v   South Sudan

21 June 2025 (2025-06-21) 2025 CECAFA Championship	Burundi	1–3	South Sudan	Chamazi, Tanzania
14:00	Bizimana 67' (pen.)	Report	Anger Bol 38' Malili 72' Makuach 90+1'	Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania) Player of the Match: Ludia Maika (South Sudan)

All-time record

As of match played 21 June 2025 against Burundi

Key

  Positive balance (more wins than losses)

  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)

  Negative balance (more losses than wins)

The following table shows South Sudan's all-time official international record per opponent:

Opponent	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	W%	Confederation
Algeria	2	0	0	2	0	8	−8	00.00	CAF
Botswana	1	0	0	1	0	7	−7	00.00	CAF
Burundi	2	1	0	1	3	4	−1	50.00	CAF
Egypt	2	0	0	2	0	8	−8	00.00	CAF
Ethiopia	3	0	0	3	0	18	−18	00.00	CAF
Kenya	3	0	0	3	1	19	−18	00.00	CAF
Seychelles	1	1	0	0	5	1	+4	100.00	CAF
Sudan	2	2	0	0	9	0	+9	100.00	CAF
Tanzania	5	0	0	5	0	21	−21	00.00	CAF
Uganda	1	0	0	1	0	5	−5	00.00	CAF
Zanzibar	2	2	0	0	6	0	+6	100.00	—
Zimbabwe	1	0	0	1	1	2	−1	00.00	CAF
Total	25	6	0	19	25	93	−68	24.00	—

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 14 June 2025

Staff

Role	Name
Head Coach	Simon James Yor Kak
Assistant Coach	Cinderela Mathew Sebit Daniel
Goalkeeper Coach	Mohammed Seifeldin Both Diu
Physical Trainer	Brin George Lou Walla
Physiotherapists	Rose Hakim Maze
Team Doctor	Poni Anna Wani
Equipment Manager	Charity Samuel Laku Soro

Manager history

• Sarah Edward (2011–20??) ^[5]
• Sabino Domaso (20??)
• Moses Machar Akol (2019)
• Sabino Domaso (20??–20??)
• Shilene Booysen (2021–2023)
• Sidi Mohamed Karoune( 2023-2024)
• Simon James Yor Kak( 2025-)

Players

See also: Category:South Sudan women's international footballers

Current squad

• The Following players were called for the 2025 CECAFA Women's Championship announced on 12 June 2025. ^[6]

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Nawal Isaac	(2005-03-02) 2 March 2005 (age 20)	Yei Joint Stars
6	1 GK	Ayiet Kur Ajing
16	1 GK	Margaret Mande	(2008-08-03) 3 August 2008 (age 16)	Munuki
5	2 DF	Awut Madout	(2009-05-05) 5 May 2009 (age 16)	Wajuma
12	2 DF	Sumaya Malili	(2003-12-27) 27 December 2003 (age 21)	Yei Joint Stars
15	2 DF	Paska John	(2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 18)	Munuki
17	2 DF	Amama Issa	(1998-07-11) 11 July 1998 (age 26)	Munuki
20	2 DF	Modong Jeska	(1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 28)	Yei Joint Stars
3	3 MF	Diana Padonyi	(2004-12-15) 15 December 2004 (age 20)	Munuki
4	3 MF	Ambayo Immaculate	(2008-05-10) 10 May 2008 (age 17)	Yei Joint Stars
10	3 MF	Monica Nakamu (Captain)	(2008-08-13) 13 August 2008 (age 16)	Munuki
11	3 MF	Amuna Kenneth	(2008-06-06) 6 June 2008 (age 17)	Munuki
13	3 MF	Adong Juan	(2007-03-03) 3 March 2007 (age 18)	Simba FC
19	3 MF	Poni Esther Wani	(2002-04-14) 14 April 2002 (age 23)	Yei Joint Stars
7	4 FW	Kayungu Vivian Iga	(2009-09-27) 27 September 2009 (age 15)	Free agent
8	4 FW	Anyiet Wek Maduok	(2006-02-24) 24 February 2006 (age 19)	Wajuma
9	4 FW	Nyamam Makuach	(2008-10-05) 5 October 2008 (age 16)	Munuki
14	4 FW	Mary Anger Bol	(2001-01-27) 27 January 2001 (age 24)	Yei Joint Stars
18	4 FW	Ludia Maika	(2009-01-06) 6 January 2009 (age 16)	Munuki
	4 FW	Debora Luka	(2003-01-30) 30 January 2003 (age 22)	FK Apolonia Fier

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to a South Sudan squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Khalda Hassan	(2004-12-16) 16 December 2004 (age 20)	-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
GK	Rita Juan		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
GK	Asunta Emmanuel		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
DF	Filda Amadrio				Yei Join Stars	v.   Algeria,25 February 2025 v t e
DF	Diana Emmanuel		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
DF	Annet Adebo		-	-	Yei Joint Stars	v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
DF	Rutha Night		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
DF	Fatuma Abubakar		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Mary Dawa		-	-	Yei Joint Stars	v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Amy Lasu (captain)	(1995-11-08) 8 November 1995 (age 29)	-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Amouna Kennedy		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Hatima Abass		-	-	Yei Joint Stars	v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Akual Ramadan		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Chang Thomas		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
MF	Diana Padoni		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Stella Nyoka		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Dusman Harriet		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Mary Angier		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Chandia Lilian		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Nyamum Makaje		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Lydia Maika		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Esther Luis		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Adut Debora		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Chandia Annet		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Faiza Faida		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
FW	Jojo Jovanz		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025
	Nancy Joseph		-	-		v.   Algeria,25 February 2025

Previous squads

COSAFA Women's Championship

• 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

CECAFA Women's Championship

• 2022 CECAFA Women's Championship squads
• 2025 CECAFA Women's Championship squads

Records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 16 July 2022.

Most capped players # Player Year(s) Caps

Top goalscorers # Player Year(s) Goals Caps 1 Luka Deborah 2022 6 9 2 chiang Tomas 2022 3  ??? 3 Amy Lasu 2019 2 5 4 Suzy Iriamba 2019 1  ? 5 Manyol 2019 1 3 6 Makuei Josephine 2021 1  ? 7 Chieng Riek 2021 1  ? 8 Sarah Aparo 2022 1 ?? 9 Diana Padonyi 2022 1 ???

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Round	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
2015	Did not qualify
2019	Did not enter
2023	Did not qualify
2027	To be determined
Total	0/4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1996	Did not qualify
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
Total	0/8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Africa Women Cup of Nations

The team was in the draw for qualifying to the 2014 African Championship, but had withdrawn from their first round match against Ethiopia.

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
Year	Round	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
2012	Did not enter
2014	Did not qualify
2016	Did not enter
2018	Did not enter
2020	Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
2022	Did not qualify
2024	Did not qualify
Total	0/4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
Year	Round	GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
2003	Did not qualify
2007	Did not qualify
2011	Did not qualify
2015	Did not qualify
2019	Did not qualify
2023	Did not qualify
Total	2/4	0	0	0	0	0	0

CECAFA Women's Championship

CECAFA Women's Championship
Year	Round	GP	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1986
2016	Did not qualify
2018	Did not qualify
2019	Groupe stage	3	1	0	2	5	12	−7
2021	Cancelled
2022	Groupe stage	3	1	0	2	1	6	−5
Total	2/5	6	2	0	4	6	18	−12

See also

• Sport in South Sudan
  • Football in South Sudan
    • Women's football in South Sudan
• South Sudan women's national under-20 football team
• South Sudan women's national under-17 football team
• South Sudan national football team

References

1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
2. "South Sudan Football Association". CAF. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
3. "South Sudan gain Caf membership". BBC. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
4. "South Sudan becomes FIFA's 209th member". Reuters. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
5. "Malesh to take charge of National team". Juba Post. 19 August 2011. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
6. CECAFA [@Cecafaonline] (June 12, 2025). "Find the Kenya and South Sudan squads ahead of the CECAFA Senior Women's Championship 2025" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 June 2025– via Twitter.

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