South Sudan is celebrating a significant milestone in its sporting infrastructure with the completion of a $5 million national stadium project, funded by FIFA.
The state-of-the-art facility will serve as the venue for the highly anticipated World Cup qualifiers match between Sudan and the South Sudanese national team.
The announcement was made by a high-level inaugural committee comprising senior officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, who revealed details of the stadium’s completion at a news conference on.
Notable figures such as President Salva Kiir Mayardit and FIFA President are expected to grace the official opening ceremony.
Scheduled for June 11, 2024, the match between Sudan and South Sudan promises to be a momentous occasion, drawing attention from football enthusiasts across the region.
The journey towards completing the stadium hasn’t been without its challenges, as construction delays were encountered due to various factors including funding issues, ownership disputes, corruption allegations, and financial constraints.
However, the intervention of FIFA in March 2024 provided the necessary impetus for the project’s resumption, ultimately leading to its successful completion.
South Sudan are fifth in Group B with 2 points from two games, 2 points behind leaders Senegal and Sudan.
