By Ndabateze Jean Bosco

The inauguration of the Juba National Stadium on June 11th, 2024.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Salva Kiir Mayardit joined South Sudan Football Association President Augustino Parek to open newly-renovated national stadium.

Nearly USD 7 million in FIFA funding supported the work at the venue in South Sudan’s capital

FIFA Forward 3.0 will facilitate further improvements and support construction of first national Technical Centre in the world’s youngest country.

These officials emphasize this action as a sign of developing Football in South Sudan

The inauguration ceremony preceded South Sudan’s FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifier against neighbours Sudan – the first time a FIFA World Cup™ qualifier has been held in the country.