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Yei County official commends football tournament for unifying population

The Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme, has commended the week-long inter-community football tournament which closed on Tuesday for contributing toward bringing peaceful coexistence among communities.
Speaking at the closing ceremony held in Yei Freedom Square, Taban said the success of the tournament has the potential to inspire other communities in the country to work for peace and unity.

Football Peace Tournament Kicks Off in Yei River County

The Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, on Tuesday officiated at the opening ceremony of the inter-community peace football tournament at Yei Freedom Square.
“This tournament is a commendable move toward bringing our youth together, I urge all teams to compete peacefully and embody the spirit of unity this event represents,” said Seme.
He said the tournament promises competitive matches but also serves as a symbolic gesture of hope, reflecting the county’s aspirations for a peaceful and cohesive society.

Sudan beats Niger 1-0 in 2025 AFCON qualifiers

By Denis Ejulu Sudan beat Niger 1-0 in Wednesday’s 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. James Kwesi Appiah, the coach of the Sudanese national football team expressed his happiness after a cagey game…