Press & Media

The South Sudan Football Federation welcomes journalists, photographers and camera crews to every Bright Stars match, national competition and federation event. Accreditation gives you the access you need to tell the story of South Sudanese football.

Apply 72 hours in advance SSMA press card required Issued per event, non-transferable

Why Accreditation Is Needed

All media covering SSFF events — national team matches, the South Sudan Premier League, the National Cup, the Super Cup and federation activities — must be accredited in advance. Accreditation is issued by the federation in addition to, and in support of, registration with the South Sudan Media Authority (SSMA), the regulator for journalists and media houses in South Sudan.

How to Apply

Send a written request to info@ssff.ss at least seventy-two hours before the event you wish to cover, with the following:

  • 1
    Your details

    Full name and the press card number issued by the South Sudan Media Authority.

  • 2
    Media house

    Name of your organisation and an endorsement from your editor, producer or news manager.

  • 3
    Photograph

    A recent passport-style photograph for your press pass.

  • 4
    Event & role

    The event you intend to cover and your role — reporter, photographer or camera operator.

  • 5
    Contact

    A telephone number for the day of the event.

What Accreditation Provides

  • Press box & media tribune entry at accredited venues.

  • Press conferences pre-match and the post-match mixed zone.

  • Photography and camera areas subject to venue capacity.

  • Match programme and, where required, a working information pack.

Code of Conduct

  • Remain in designated media areas at all times.

  • Never enter the field of play, dug-outs or technical areas.

  • Follow the instructions of venue and media officials.

  • Deliver accurate, fair coverage to the highest professional standard.

Accredited Media

News organisations and agencies regularly covering South Sudanese football:

  • SSBC Radio & TelevisionNational broadcaster
  • Eye RadioIndependent radio & online
  • Radio TamazujMultilingual news & sport
  • Juba Echo TVTelevision & digital
  • The Dawn & DerawetDaily publications
  • EBC Radio & TV / Nation RadioRadio & television
  • KISS Media & AD Images SSPhotography & production
  • Reuters & freelancersAccredited through the SSMA

Need Accreditation?

For accreditation queries, contact the federation. Journalists are accredited through the South Sudan Media Authority, reachable via the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services.

Email SSFF Contact SSMA