Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa and citizens of Yei River County welcomed Yei Joint Stars football team after winning the South Sudan national women tournament in Juba.
Speaking during reception of the team by the government and citizens, Daniel Arama former Member of Parliament appreciated the team for sacrificing to play and win the competition despite challenges, Radio Easter reported.
He encourages the girls to continue practicing in order to challenges their opponents in the African championship qualifiers in Kenya next month.
Yei Local Football Association Secretary-General, John Kenyi Santino, praised the players for their commitment that contributed to success of the County in the national tournament.
He appreciated the citizens of Yei for supporting the team especially during games by giving moral to footballers.
Yei River County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa recalled that Yei has always produced players who represent South Sudan in international competitions.
He reminded that the South Sudan national Bright Stars team name came from Yei when the under 14 represented Yei with that name which later became the name of the national football team.
Commissioner Cyrus warned people against mixing sports with politics.
Yei Joint Stars women team was crowned champion of the South Sudan national women tournament last Sunday in Juba after beating Wau women 4-0.
It became the first ever team to win the South Sudan Women competition and is expected to represent the nation in the African women championship in Kenya next month.