SSFF Approves Women’s Premier League Clubs, New Coaching Standards for 2026–2027 Season
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) Executive Committee has approved a series of major resolutions aimed at strengthening football governance, improving coaching standards, and advancing the development of the game ahead of the 2026–2027 season.
The resolutions were adopted during the federation’s Ordinary Executive Committee Meeting No. 004/2026, held on Monday, July 27, in Juba.
A key outcome of the meeting was the confirmation of 12 clubs that will compete in the South Sudan Women’s Premier League for the 2026–2027 season, marking another milestone in the growth of women’s football in the country.
The approved clubs are Atlabara FC, Kator FC, Malakia SC, Munuki FC, Salam FC, Wajuma FC, Bentiu City FC, Yei Joint Stars, El-Merriekh SC Juba, Simba FC, Juba Queens, and Nile Eagle FC.
In an effort to improve technical standards, the Executive Committee introduced new minimum coaching qualifications for clubs participating in national competitions. Head coaches in the South Sudan Men’s Premier League will now be required to hold at least a CAF B Coaching License, while assistant coaches must possess a CAF C License. Coaches in the Women’s Premier League must hold a minimum CAF D Coaching License.
The committee also approved the 2026 Super Cup resolutions and adopted the competition frameworks for both the men’s and women’s Premier Leagues. Additionally, it ratified the 2026 regulations governing the Under-17 and Under-20 Youth Leagues for both boys and girls, reinforcing the federation’s commitment to developing young football talent.
On national team matters, the Executive Committee authorized the SSFF Secretariat to finalize contractual arrangements with the head coach of the South Sudan Senior Men’s National Team.
The meeting further endorsed the outcome of the Kator General Assembly, while deferring a decision on the status of Al Hilal FC Wau until the next Executive Committee meeting pending official submissions from the Wau Football Association and the club.
To safeguard the federation’s commercial interests, the Executive Committee authorized its Investment Committee to institute legal action against individuals or companies found using the SSFF logo or producing and selling South Sudan national team jerseys without prior written authorization.
The federation said the measures are intended to strengthen the governance of football, protect its intellectual property, and support the continued professional development of the sport across South Sudan.
