Penalty Drama Seals Title
A goalless stalemate made way for nerve-shredding penalties as Kator Blind Football Club edged Atlabara 2–0 in Juba to lift the 2025 South Sudan Blind Football Championship trophy (Standard Zone News, 2025).
Players, coaches and a packed Buluk playground erupted, a scene that confirmed how far inclusive sport has travelled in a nation once unfamiliar with blind football.
Rising Talent Shines
At just sixteen, winger Joseph Oya was voted Best Player, the youngest ever recipient.
In scoring honours, Martin Lado and Yona Sabri shared the golden boot, while goalkeeper Khamis shut out every shot he faced to claim the gloves award.
Coaching and Partnerships Drive Success
Coach Wahid Sabit, hailed for meticulous drills, collected the Best Coach distinction and credited his squad’s discipline for the title run.
The tournament relied on cooperation between SSAVI, Light for the World and the adidas Foundation, proving how targeted support can translate into podium finishes and public enthusiasm.
Leadership and International Support
Organisers applauded National Paralympic Committee leaders Peter Baptist and Akim Chris, noting their resolve to widen athletic access for people with disabilities.
Korean Mission volunteers, including coaches Hungselim and Seonjin Ra, supplied kits and training aids, gestures participants said lifted morale throughout the week-long festival.
National Impact and Future Goals
Officials believe the event has refreshed the talent pool for South Sudan’s squad heading to the 2025 IBSA African Championship Division One.
More importantly, the spectacle offered the wider public a vivid display of resilience and unity, reminding citizens that sport can advance inclusion just as reliably as policy.