By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
MTN South Sudan has held
discussions with the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) on opportunities to
strengthen football development and create greater opportunities for players
and emerging talent in the country.
The SSFF President, Francis
Amin, and members of his team visited MTN House, where they met with MTN South
Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe and her management team.
The discussions focused on
the challenges confronting football in South Sudan, opportunities for the
sport’s development and potential areas of collaboration to support its
continued growth.
The engagement also
highlighted the importance of partnerships between the private sector and
sports institutions in developing local talent and creating sustainable
opportunities for footballers.
MTN South Sudan said
collaboration with the football community can contribute to nurturing emerging
talent and strengthening the structures supporting the country’s football
ecosystem.
The meeting comes as
stakeholders continue to explore ways to expand opportunities for young
footballers and promote the development of sport in South Sudan.
Both sides reaffirmed the
importance of continued engagement and partnership in supporting the growth of
football and creating a stronger future for the sport in the country.
