(Juba) – A total of 113 players have been released by 11 clubs in the South Sudan Premier League (SSPL), as announced by the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF). This major reshuffling comes as clubs prepare for the 2025/2026 football season, allowing released players to become free agents eligible for transfers.
The releases come as part of pre-season reviews, as teams aim to improve performance, reduce costs, or make room for new signings. Lion Hunter FC leads the list, releasing 18 players, followed closely by Wajuma FC with 17 players and Bentiu City SC with 14.
Number of Players Released by Club:
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Lion Hunter FC – 18 players
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Wajuma FC – 17 players
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Bentiu City SC – 14 players
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Salam FC – 11 players
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Olympic FC – 9 players
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Al Ghazala SC – 9 players
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Al-Hilal FC – 8 players
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Atlabara FC – 8 players
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Malakia SC – 7 players
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Jamus SC – 7 players
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El-Merriekh FC – 5 players
Released Players by Club:
Olympic FC (9 players):
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Welfon Rateb Johnyer
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Norfis Uyai Olwok
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Ban Bapal David
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Mohand Osman
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Luka Paulino
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Majok Bol Tong
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David Augustino John
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Alamaidein Adam Moham
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Musemil Samani Musa
Al Ghazala SC (9 players):
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Hassan Mohammed Lugma
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Khamis Deshama Ulama
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Daniel Dend Ring
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Thomas William Udiki
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Beanda Julio Belinga
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Kilar Ishag Rizik
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Francis Juma Abraham
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Sabino Majok Marial
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Thon Marial Mith
Bentiu City SC (14 players):
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Jikany Kawaja
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Tor Gatluak
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Taban Ruot
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Doctor Kuol
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Bichar Khai
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Reath Both Reath
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Pal Oring
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Marko Lual
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Gabrial Kiir Yam
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Chol Riak
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Emmanuel Hakim
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Gabriel Guem
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Mohamed Elhafiz
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Jacob Addis
El-Merriekh FC (5 players):
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Omer Suliman Koko
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Omot Sebit David
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Aluk Akech Mabior
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Alamin Saed Hamed
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Keba George
Malakia SC (7 players):
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Abdulmalik Vital Tabu
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Mandela Francis Lokornyang
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Mabirizi Shakib
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Abdulaziz Abdulgadir Yagoub
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Madungu Mawoga
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Hassan Shehalden
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Mustafa Mohamed Nuor
Lion Hunter FC (18 players):
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Denis Bida Anthony
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John Yaba Anthony
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Emmanuel Kenyi Cosmas
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Lopem Louis
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Nelson Mandela John
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Gai Mataok Gatduot
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John Malish Charles
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Moses Maker Dhorir
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Balola Sharafaldin
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Isaac Alex Killiona
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Sebit Sebito Anur
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Buturus Atak Uchan
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Luiz Latio John
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Kulang Bidit Riak
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Gibson Riti Richard
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Diew Koang Puk
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Khamis John William
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Awan Kawac Guol
Jamus SC (7 players):
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Ichaka Diara
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Emmanuel Mvuyekure
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Sochim Victor
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Levi Daniel
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Agumemboki Felix Abishai
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Emmanuel Maku Michael
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Goah Nguayi
Al-Hilal FC (8 players):
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Majak Mayor Dut
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Diing Diing Tong
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Emmanuel Tobi Adwok
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Yousif Mursal
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Mabior Ruben Acheik
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Akot Akot Wiir
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Victor Sabri
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Santino Mayen Anei
Wajuma FC (17 players):
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Ahmad Sobahi Koko
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Mustafa Hussien Mustafa
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Akol Atak Akol
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Marko Deng Kor
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Ahamed Hamid Ahmed
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Mohamed AlMustafa Adam
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Hassan Abdalla Makwa
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John Tong Atak
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Albino Daniel Deng
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Kuac Wol Malou
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Noralden Mohammed Abdalla
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Malou Atak Lual
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Omer Taban Geneina
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Maher Abashir Al-Tahir
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Sabri Motawakill George
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Anyar Lual Maduok
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Emmanuel Angelo Madut
Salam FC (11 players):
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Steven Saki Elia
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Gamer Eldin Nuor
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Kuot Garang Diany
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Radwan Yaya Ahmed
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Mou Makuac Mayuol
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Yel Mario Ngor
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Juma Athian Ajith
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John Agak Deng
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Thomas Tong Manyuat
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Fady Ali Hassab Alla
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James Kenyi John
Atlabara FC (8 players):
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Mustafa Salim Mustafa
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Derick Yobuga Clement
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Keer Mangar Majak
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Emmanuel David Anthony
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Batista John Batista
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Mahgoub Hussen El-Hussen
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Diadre Namate Deselvie
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Nyalimo Steven
These departures are expected to influence team strategies and lineups across the league. Most of the players are now open to signing with other clubs during the official SSPL transfer period.
Although financial details of the contract terminations were not disclosed, player releases and transfers usually come with financial planning.
The SSFF has advised all clubs to comply with the federation’s rules during the registration and transfer period. With over 100 players now on the market, many clubs are expected to engage in active recruitment in the weeks ahead.
