South Sudan women's national football team

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

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

South Sudan

Nickname	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	195 1 (16 June 2026)
Highest	175 (December 2021)
Lowest	195 (December 2025)
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)

History

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

The team then gained Confederation of African Football (CAF) membership in February 2012 and full FIFA membership in May.

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 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??)
• 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.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1GK	Nawal Isaac	(2005-03-02) 2 March 2005	Yei Joint Stars
6	1GK	Ayiet Kur Ajing
16	1GK	Margaret Mande	(2008-08-03) 3 August 2008	Munuki
5	2DF	Awut Madout	(2009-05-05) 5 May 2009	Wajuma
12	2DF	Sumaya Malili	(2003-12-27) 27 December 2003	Yei Joint Stars
15	2DF	Paska John	(2007-04-20) 20 April 2007	Munuki
17	2DF	Amama Issa	(1998-07-11) 11 July 1998	Munuki
20	2DF	Modong Jeska	(1997-02-02) 2 February 1997	Yei Joint Stars
3	3MF	Diana Padonyi	(2004-12-15) 15 December 2004	Munuki
4	3MF	Ambayo Immaculate	(2008-05-10) 10 May 2008	Yei Joint Stars
10	3MF	Monica Nakamu (Captain)	(2008-08-13) 13 August 2008	Munuki
11	3MF	Amuna Kenneth	(2008-06-06) 6 June 2008	Munuki
13	3MF	Adong Juan	(2007-03-03) 3 March 2007	Simba FC
19	3MF	Poni Esther Wani	(2002-04-14) 14 April 2002	Yei Joint Stars
7	4FW	Kayungu Vivian Iga	(2009-09-27) 27 September 2009	Free agent
8	4FW	Anyiet Wek Maduok	(2006-02-24) 24 February 2006	Wajuma
9	4FW	Nyamam Makuach	(2008-10-05) 5 October 2008	Munuki
14	4FW	Mary Anger Bol	(2001-01-27) 27 January 2001	Yei Joint Stars
18	4FW	Ludia Maika	(2009-01-06) 6 January 2009	Munuki
	4FW	Debora Luka	(2003-01-30) 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	(2004-12-16) 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	Dorka Lam	(1999-11-24) 24 November 1999	-	-		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)	(1995-11-08) 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

• 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

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