{"id":38517,"date":"2025-08-09T09:22:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T07:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=38517"},"modified":"2025-08-09T09:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T07:22:10","slug":"ssff-officially-announces-final-candidates-for-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/ssff-officially-announces-final-candidates-for-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"SSFF Officially Announces Final Candidates for Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_38518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38518\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sssbbb-300x124.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sssbbb-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sssbbb-1024x422.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sssbbb-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sssbbb-1536x632.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sssbbb.jpg 1977w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The final list for the position of SSFF president, first and second vice president (photo: SSFAPU)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>By Lodu William Odiya<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially announced the final candidates for the upcoming elections for the term 2025 to 2029.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement issued by the SSFF press unit, the announcement was made yesterday during a press conference at the SSFF headquarters, showcasing the commitment to transparency and integrity in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>The statement noted that Ad, Arnis Faulo Marino, representing the Elections Committee, emphasized that the review process was thorough and adhered strictly to the association\u2019s statutes and electoral laws.<\/p>\n<p>It underlined each applicant was evaluated meticulously to ensure they met the established eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<p>The statement further emphasized that the process reflects the SSFF \u2019s dedication to maintaining high standards in governance.<\/p>\n<p>It stated the final list of candidates was confirmed after a rigorous examination by the federation\u2019s Appeals Committee, chaired by Ad, Tong Majok.<\/p>\n<p>It also underlined committee carefully reviewed all candidate documents and the reasons for excluding certain applicants, ultimately ensuring that only qualified individuals advanced.<\/p>\n<p>Among the notable candidates are Mr. Augustino Maduot and Mr. Francis Amin Michael, both vying for the presidency of the federation.<\/p>\n<p>The statement also noted that their inclusion in the final list marks an important step in the electoral journey for SSFF, as they bring distinct visions and leadership qualities to the table.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we move forward to the elections, the SSFF encourages all stakeholders to engage in the process and support a fair and democratic election\u201d statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>The future of South Sudan football hinges on the choices made in these upcoming elections, reinforcing the importance of participation from all in the football community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially announced the final candidates for the upcoming elections for the term 2025 to 2029. 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