Three Kenyan-based players make South Sudan squad for African Games

A trio of South Sudanese players juggling in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League and National Super League has made it to South Sudan’s final team set to grace the ongoing All African Games in Accra Ghana.Initially, Bilal Felix, the head coach of the under-20 side had summoned five players who trade in Kenya to the camp but the list has been downed to three with the youngest nation in Africa gearing up to reproduce the U-20 AFCON tournament performance last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_7918172##Sofapaka’s Jacob Addis, Nairobi United defender Daniel Bichok, and Rainbow’s Paul Jawa have joined a contingent of 23 players for the travelling part while Gor Mahia’s striker Chal Chol and Darajani Gogo’s Laat Ayiel have been dropped from the final listSouth Sudan made it to All African games courtesy of their quarter-final run in last year’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations where all the last eight entries got a direct ticket to the event set for Accra.The trio was part of the squad that won a game in the group stages – against Central African Republic – last year, before suffering a 5-0 humbling in the hands of Gambia in the last 16.Five Kenyan based players receive South Sudan U20 call-ups for All African GamesThe Junior Bright Stars are placed in Group B where they are expected to lock horns against the continent’s best in Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, and neighboring Uganda.Addressing members of the fourth estate before takeoff, the team’s expert Bilal Felix affirmed their preparedness while putting clear his intentions of smashing opponents for a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the same time, the gaffer said, the team had been subjected to intensive training that aligns with the federation’s plan, empathizing a comprehensive focus on technical, skill, mental, and tactical aspects.“Considering the formidable opponents in the tournament, we know the importance of thorough preparation. We respect all adversaries and acknowledge the competitive efforts of African teams,” he told the South Sudan Football Association.The Juniors will start their hunt for Paris 2024 ticket on 8 March 2024 against Senegal at the Accra Sports Stadium.FKFPL Week 23 Review: Shabana faces hooliganism concerns, Ingwe in party mood as Gor dominates

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