{"id":46689,"date":"2026-08-01T14:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=46689"},"modified":"2026-08-07T14:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:21:42","slug":"former-south-sudan-international-star-justin-mbukani-joins-olympic-renk-vows-to-make-an-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/01\/former-south-sudan-international-star-justin-mbukani-joins-olympic-renk-vows-to-make-an-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Former South Sudan international star Justin Mbukani, joins Olympic Renk vows to make an impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sabri Dibaco <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Former South Sudan national team striker Justin John Ambrose, popularly known as Mbukani, has completed a move to Olympic Renk FC, expressing excitement about returning to the capital to compete in the South Sudan Premier League after spending the past two years with Super Eagle FC of Yambio.<\/p>\n

In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper after signing his contract, Mbukani said returning to the capital after spending the last two years in Yambio has given him a fresh opportunity to compete at the highest level of domestic football.<\/p>\n

The striker described the transfer as a fresh beginning and one of the happiest moments of his football career.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor sure, my brother, I’m very, very happy to be here in Juba. For the past two years, I\u2019ve been in Yambio. I was not even feeling well. I was not happy with my being in Yambio,\u201d Mbukani said during an interview after completing his move.<\/p>\n

He added that returning to Juba and playing in the country\u2019s top-flight league had always been his ambition.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy returning back to Juba to play in the Premier League is a very, very happiest moment for me. To be back and come and play for one of the teams in the Premier League, I’m so happy for that.\u201d Mbukani outlined<\/p>\n

Mbukani thanked God, his friends, and former teammates for supporting his journey back to the capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cI pray to God, and I thank my friends and my teammates who made it possible for me to come to Juba and play in the Premier League. I’m so happy to be also among the best players who are in the Premier League this year,\u201d Mbukani said.<\/p>\n

The striker revealed that his transfer to Olympic Renk was warmly received by many football fans, friends and former teammates at Super Eagle FC.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people called me and congratulated me for the move. Most friends and my teammates were happy for it.\u201d Mbukani added<\/p>\n

However, he admitted that some of his former teammates were saddened by his departure.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome teammates were worried that they were going to miss me. They are going to miss my services, and they feel they have no one who can replace me. But that’s how football is. If I go and face another challenge outside there, that\u2019s how it is.\u201d Mbukani stated<\/p>\n

Mbukani also used the interview to encourage young footballers in Western Equatoria State and across South Sudan to remain committed to the game, saying the future of football lies in the hands of the next generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are some boys who, if they continue and give themselves to football, they can take our state to another level\u201d. Mbukani opined<\/p>\n

He emphasised that talent alone is not enough to succeed in football.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet them work hard. Let them focus on football. If you put yourself to play football and if you carry your career in football, you have to sacrifice yourself for it. Football matters a lot,\u201d Mbukani said.<\/p>\n

According to the midfielder, dedication and sacrifice are the keys to building a successful football career.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only thing is sacrifice. If they want to progress in football, they have to give all that football needs. That’s all I can tell them,\u201d Mbukani said.<\/p>\n

Justin Young Ambrose began attracting national attention during his spell with Atlabara FC Juba, where he played from 2020 to 2022. His impressive performances earned him a place in the South Sudan national team, which he represented in 2020, becoming one of the country’s promising strikers.<\/p>\n

After leaving Atlabara, he joined Simba FC Juba, where he played from 2022 to 2024, helping the club compete in domestic competitions and becoming one of its influential players.<\/p>\n

Following two seasons with Simba FC, Justin returned to Yambio and joined Super Eagle and has now secured a move to Olympic Renk FC, where he hopes to revive his career and contribute to the club’s ambitions in the South Sudan Premier League.<\/p>\n

The signing is expected to strengthen Olympic Renk\u2019s striking with the experience of a player who has competed at both club and international levels.<\/p>\n

Fans will now be looking forward to seeing the former South Sudan international make an immediate impact as the new football season approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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