South Sudan Announces 48-Man Provisional Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

South Sudan national team head coach Christian Nsengi-Biembe has announced a provisional squad of 48 players for the country’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The Bright Stars will begin their Group B qualifying campaign against Malawi on September 23, 2026, before facing Egypt four days later on September 27.

South Sudan Provisional Squad for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

• Goalkeepers: Majak Mawith (Jamus SC), Alberto Simon Pitia (Al Ghazala SC), Dario Kuny Salah (Malakia SC), Mayen Mayen (Preston Lions FC, Australia).
• Defenders: Ryen Jibib (Union Omaha, USA), Lebib Jebib (Oakleigh Cannons FC, Australia), Amanhom Khamis (PRNSN Santos FC, Indonesia), Bol Mapor (Croydon Kings FC, Australia), Teng Kuol (Marconi Stallions FC, Australia), Peter Maker (Holy Family FC, South Sudan), Rehar Anger Malong (El Merriekh SC, South Sudan), Bangasi Justin Joseph (El Merriekh SC, South Sudan), Atende Mawaz (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Datha Joseph (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Daniel Bichok (Shabana FC, Kenya), Wani Ivan Adebo (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Benjamin Laku (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Cher Deng (Queensland Lions FC, Australia), Ting Tong Yik (Queensland Lions FC, Australia).
• Midfielders: Akolom Akuek (Vassan Palloseura FC, Finland), Emmanuel Lam Maker (IFK Mariehamn, Finland), Kur Kai Kur (Green Gully FC, Australia), Manyumow Achol (Gulf United FC, UAE), William Gama (Jamus SC, South Sudan), David Dara Derrik (El Merriekh SC, South Sudan), Mario Albano (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Peter Sunday Makoi (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Chan Peter (Al Ghazala SC, South Sudan), Stephen Abe Alfred (Munuki FC, South Sudan), Tito Lukcuir Madul (El Merriekh SC, South Sudan), Sijali Ismail (Atlabara FC, South Sudan), Chol Peter Bentiu (El Mariekh SC, South Sudan), Joseph Malish (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Maker Marial Maker (Carolin Spring GC FC, Australia), Laat Mathiang (Dandenong Thunder SC, Australia), Chok Dau (Heidelberg FC, Australia).
• Forwards: Alou Kuol (Blacktown City FC, Australia), Juach Biol (South Melbourne FC, Australia), Sebit James Ngor (Brisbane Roar FC, Australia), Manny Aguek (Angkor Tiger FC, Cambodia), Machop Chol (Ansan Greeners FC, Japan), Godfrey Debele (Hume City FC, Australia), William Akio (Greenville Triumph SC, USA), Jamu Iluya (NK Umag FC, Croatia), Keer Mangar (El Merriekh SC, South Sudan), David Vincent (Al Ghazala SC, South Sudan), Kuot Chan Anei (Al Ghazala SC, South Sudan), David Sebit Toto (El Merriekh SC, South Sudan), Deng Simon (Jamus SC, South Sudan), Awan Lual Awan (Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia).