National Team receives warm welcome by Minister of Youth & Sports

Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Joseph Geng Akech welcomes the South Sudan National men’s football team, the Bright Stars at Juba International Airport. The team returned to Juba after a 1-1 draw with Togo in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Bright Stars plays home with neighbouring Sudan in Juba National Stadium on […]

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South Sudan Marks 50-Day Countdown to Paris Olympics

In a spirited event held at the Basketball Stadium in Juba, the UNDP, the Office of the Vice President: Gender & Youth, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the South Sudan National Olympic Committee, and various sports federations celebrated the 50-day countdown to the Olympic Games in Paris. Hon. Dr. Joseph Geng Akec, Minister of […]

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Youth and Sports Ministry Partners with Plan International

6th June, 2024 – The Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Joseph Geng Akech and Plan International Country Director, Mr. Mohamed Kamal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ministry’s headquarters earlier today. The MoU is mainly on sports development, youth and gender empowerment, youth participation as Ambassadors of peace, and innovation among others. […]

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