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- 1South Sudan Amends Election Law, Opposition Rejects ChangesโSouth Sudan Amends Election Law Ahead of December Vote, Opposition Rejects Changes
South Sudan has amended its election law ahead of a planned December vote, but opposition parties are rejecting the changes. Critics fear the amendments could alter the rules of the contest in the governing party's favour in a country that has never held a direct presidential election since independence in 2011. Observers warn the dispute could deepen political tensions as the country heads toward the polls.
- 2Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan qualifierโEgypt 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. Coaches are prioritising the Liverpool forward's fitness, with the hard playing surface seen as an injury risk ahead of a demanding club season.
- 3Egypt leave Mohamed Salah out of South Sudan match over artificial pitchโMohamed Salah: Egypt leave forward out of South Sudan game over artificial pitch
Egypt have left forward Mohamed Salah out of their match against South Sudan because of the artificial playing surface at the venue. The decision protects the Liverpool star, who has a history of muscle problems, from unnecessary injury risk on turf. The fixture remains significant for Egypt's qualifying campaign, and fans are debating whether resting the captain is the right call.
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Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their match against South Sudan. The news, reported by Nigerian Voice, gives no reason for his omission. Supporters are likely weighing the impact of playing without their star forward in an important qualifier, and whether injury, rotation or another factor explains the decision.
- 5Malawi face South Sudan in AFCON 2027 qualificationโMalawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi and South Sudan are meeting in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match. Fans are following the fixture as both sides compete for a place at the 2027 tournament, with interest high around the group standings and what the result means for each country's qualification hopes.