CECAFA President Wallace Karia to attend Juba National Stadium inaugural ceremony

The President of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), Wallace Karia will be one of the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony of the refurbished Juba National Stadium on June 11th, 2024.

” We are glad that finally the Stadium will be inaugurated and after a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match will take place at the same Stadium between South Sudan and Sudan, said

Augustino Madut, President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA).

Madut, who is also the Vice President of CECAFA confirmed that Karia together with the Executive Director John Auka Gecheo had arrived in Juba for the ceremony.

The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir and the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF Director of Member Associations, Sarah Mukuna are among the other dignitaries expected to grace the ceremony.

FIFA through the FIFA Forward program funded the refurbishment of the Juba National Stadium. The Stadium, a 7,000 seater will host an International match after five years.

Peter Maker Manyang Mabok, captain of the South Sudan national team (Bright Star) during the press conference on Monday made it clear that it is a sweet feeling that they will finally play in-front of the home fans. ” We are happy and looking forward to playing in-front of our fans and work hard to make them happy with a good result, ” added the midfielder.

South Sudan are currently placed 5th in Group B with 2 points after their two draws with Togo and Mauritania, and a defeat to Senegal in their opening match last year.