South Sudan women's national football team
| 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 | |
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| FIFA ranking | ||
| Current | 193 (12 June 2025)[1] | |
| Highest | 175 (December 2021) | |
| Lowest | 193 (December 2024) | |
| First international | ||
| Tanzania 9–0 (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 November 2019) | ||
| Biggest win | ||
| Sudan 0–6 (Khartoum, Sudan, 16 February 2022) | ||
| Biggest defeat | ||
| Ethiopia 11–0 (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
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
| 19 February 2025 2026 WAFCON qualifying | 0–5 | Algeria | Juba, South Sudan | |
| 16:00 UTC+3 | Report |
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Stadium: Juba Stadium Referee: Richy Nganda Madiamba (Gabon) |
| 25 February 2025 2026 WAFCON qualifying | Algeria | 3–0 (8–0 agg.) | Blida, Algeria | |
| 19:00 UTC+1 |
|
Report | Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium | |
| Note: Algeria won 8–0 on aggregate. | ||||
| 13 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | 0–4 | Tanzania | Chamazi, Tanzania | |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Joselyne Nsabimana (Burundi) Player of the Match: D. Msewa (Tanzania) |
| 15 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | 0–5 | Uganda | Chamazi, Tanzania | |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania) Player of the Match: S. Kabene (Uganda) |
| 19 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | Kenya | 4–0 | Chamazi, Tanzania | |
| 16:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Joselyne Nsabimana (Burundi) |
| 21 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | Burundi | 1–3 | Chamazi, Tanzania | |
| 14:00 | Bizimana 67' (pen.) | Report |
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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
| 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
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 | GK | Nawal Isaac | 2 March 2005 | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 6 | GK | Ayiet Kur Ajing | ||||
| 16 | GK | Margaret Mande | 3 August 2008 | Munuki | ||
| 5 | DF | Awut Madout | 5 May 2009 | Wajuma | ||
| 12 | DF | Sumaya Malili | 27 December 2003 | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 15 | DF | Paska John | 20 April 2007 | Munuki | ||
| 17 | DF | Amama Issa | 11 July 1998 | Munuki | ||
| 20 | DF | Modong Jeska | 2 February 1997 | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 3 | MF | Diana Padonyi | 15 December 2004 | Munuki | ||
| 4 | MF | Ambayo Immaculate | 10 May 2008 | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 10 | MF | Monica Nakamu (Captain) | 13 August 2008 | Munuki | ||
| 11 | MF | Amuna Kenneth | 6 June 2008 | Munuki | ||
| 13 | MF | Adong Juan | 3 March 2007 | Simba FC | ||
| 19 | MF | Poni Esther Wani | 14 April 2002 | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 7 | FW | Kayungu Vivian Iga | 27 September 2009 | Free agent | ||
| 8 | FW | Anyiet Wek Maduok | 24 February 2006 | Wajuma | ||
| 9 | FW | Nyamam Makuach | 5 October 2008 | Munuki | ||
| 14 | FW | Mary Anger Bol | 27 January 2001 | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 18 | FW | Ludia Maika | 6 January 2009 | Munuki | ||
| FW | Debora Luka | 30 January 2003 | 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 | 16 December 2004 | - | - | 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 | |||
| 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) | 8 November 1995 | - | - | 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
- CECAFA Women's Championship
Records
*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 16 July 2022.
Most capped players
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Top goalscorers
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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
- 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
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan Football Association". CAF. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "South Sudan gain Caf membership". BBC. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "South Sudan becomes FIFA's 209th member". Reuters. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Malesh to take charge of National team". Juba Post. 19 August 2011. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ 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.