Stadium Vision Gains Fresh Momentum
The South Sudan Football Federation has revived its decade-old plan for a national stadium after meeting Molobur Development Association leaders in Juba this week, sources inside the federation confirmed.
Negotiators focused on a city-edge plot allocated in 2013 but never fully transferred, agreeing to accelerate paperwork and protect the land from speculative encroachment.
Community And Federation Find Common Ground
SSFF Secretary General Lawrence said the talks produced ‘a clear path forward’ with both parties pledging prompt compliance with legal requirements to secure title documentation and break ground on modern facilities.
Molobur chair Stephen Swoka Mario hailed the renewed urgency, noting that delays had left the site vulnerable to informal settlements and warning that swift action was essential for sustainable urban planning.
Legal Steps Toward Secure Title
Advocate Abdullah Abdu Abdullah outlined a timeline of due-diligence checks, cadastral verification and ministerial endorsements expected to conclude within months, pending cooperation from municipal authorities.
Observers say the collaboration signals improved governance standards in South Sudan’s sports sector, aligning with wider national goals of attracting investment and promoting youth engagement.
Fans Eye A Future Home
Supporters across Juba have welcomed the announcement on social media, envisioning league matches and continental qualifiers finally played on home soil.
For 18-year-old winger Deng Peter, a permanent stadium would ‘inspire a new generation of players and give the country an identity in regional football’.
Next Milestones On The Horizon
Both SSFF and Molobur leaders plan a joint site visit within weeks, after which they intend to unveil architectural concepts and funding strategies that underscore community ownership.
If deadlines hold, ground-breaking could occur early next year, setting South Sudanese football on a historic trajectory toward a facility capable of meeting CAF standards.