The South Sudan Football (SSFF) officially launched the Under-17 Girls’ Academies Tournament this morning at Buluk Playground.
The event, held in collaboration with local youth academies, marks a significant step in the nation’s commitment to youth sports development.
In a spirited opening match, Venus Academy secured a decisive 3–1 victory over Hai Baraka Academy. The ceremony drew high-level attendance from the SSFF, including Media Committee Chairperson Adau Leek, Women’s Football Committee Chair Susan John, and Women’s Football Development Officer Helen Terso.
𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
• Participants: Over 16 academies are competing for the title.
• Venue: All tournament fixtures will be hosted at Buluk Playground.
• Strategic Goal: The competition aligns with the Executive Committee’s vision to nurture talent in middle-aged categories and strengthen ties with the Ministry of Education to promote football within schools.
Helen Terso emphasised that this tournament is part of a broader initiative to establish structured national leagues for girls.
Venus Academy captain Monica Yanaial celebrated the opening win, noting that the platform is a vital “proving ground” for future national team selection. Despite the loss, Hai Al-Baraka captain Zainab Ahmed Ismail praised the federation for providing a space to sharpen technical skills.
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