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- 1Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns▼Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egypt plan to leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the state of the pitch. The decision is aimed at protecting the Liverpool forward from injury risk in what is largely a low-stakes fixture. Al Jazeera reported the news, which is drawing attention from football fans across the region ahead of the match.
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The UN says a powerful 'Super El Niño' weather pattern is worsening an already severe hunger crisis in South Sudan, with extreme conditions damaging harvests and pushing more people into food insecurity. Aid agencies warn millions face shortages as the climate event disrupts rainfall across the region, compounding conflict and economic hardship in the country.
- 3South Sudan Amends Election Law, Opposition Rejects Changes▼South Sudan Amends Election Law Ahead of December Vote, Opposition Rejects Changes
South Sudan's government has amended the country's election law ahead of elections scheduled for December. Opposition parties are rejecting the changes, raising concerns over the credibility of the vote. The dispute adds to tensions in a country that has struggled to hold its first elections since independence, with critics warning the legal amendments could tilt the process in favour of the ruling party.
- 4Uganda and South Sudan launch cross-border power grid link●Uganda-South Sudan power grid link launched
Uganda and South Sudan have launched an electricity interconnection linking their national power grids, according to APAnews. The link is intended to let Uganda export power to South Sudan, where access to reliable electricity remains limited after years of conflict. The project is part of wider regional efforts to integrate East African energy markets.
- 5South Sudan's December election faces a test beyond the ballot●Opinion| South Sudan’s December vote faces a test beyond the ballot
Commentary is warning that South Sudan's planned December vote will be judged by more than election day itself. The argument: the country's first election since independence hinges on conditions around it — security, political will among rival leaders, and whether citizens can participate freely. Observers note that delays and unfinished transition tasks could undermine the vote's credibility no matter how balloting goes, making the broader political environment the real test.
- 6Malawi face South Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier●Malawi vs South Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head
Malawi are taking on South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations qualification match, with pre-match coverage focusing on statistics and the head-to-head record between the two sides. The fixture carries weight in the qualifying campaign, with both teams looking to strengthen their position for a place at the tournament finals.
- 7Malawi and South Sudan meet in AFCON 2027 qualifiers●Malawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi and South Sudan are facing off in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match. The fixture is drawing wide attention from football fans following the qualifiers across the continent, as both teams look to progress toward a place at the 2027 tournament.
- 8Salah Out of Egypt's World Cup Qualifier in South Sudan▼Egypt's Salah Ruled Out of South Sudan Qualifier Due to Artificial Surface
Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, with the artificial pitch at the venue cited as the reason. The decision deprives Egypt of their star forward for a key African qualifying match and has drawn attention to concerns over playing on artificial surfaces.
- 9Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's South Sudan match over artificial pitch▼Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will sit out Egypt's World Cup qualifying match against South Sudan because the game is being played on an artificial surface. The decision reflects long-standing concerns over injury risk on synthetic pitches, leaving Egypt without their biggest star for the fixture.
- 10Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's match against South Sudan●Footballer Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s match against South Sudan — Channel NewsAsia
Egypt will be without star forward Mohamed Salah for their football match against South Sudan. The Liverpool forward's absence removes Egypt's biggest attacking threat and is a significant blow to the squad, with fans and pundits weighing how the team will adapt without their captain and top scorer for the fixture.
- 11Hossam Hassan under pressure ahead of South Sudan clash▼Hossam Hassan faces the spectre of dismissal against South Sudan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is reportedly at risk of being dismissed if results go badly in the upcoming match against South Sudan. The report frames the qualifier as a decisive test for the veteran coach, whose position could hinge on the outcome amid scrutiny of the team's recent form.