South Sudan has become the latest National Association to be admitted to CAF, the Confederation of African Football.
CAF Ordinary General Assembly held on Thursday in Libreville, Gabon, on Thursday, unanimously approved South Sudan Football Association’s request to be admitted to the African football governing body.CAF President Issa Hayatou explained that South Sudan’s admission has become necessary following the recognition of the nation by international organisations.
He said the South Sudan Football Association and the Government of South Sudan showed commitment to respect CAF Statute and build infrastructure for the development and promotion of the sport.
Culture, Youth and Sports national minister, Cirino Iteng Ofuho, presented a flag of the country to CAF President Hayatou to symbolize their formal entry into the African football.
Mr Iteng said South Sudan plans to build a modern football stadium in each of the ten state capitals of South Sudan.