Australia and South Sudan have strong people-to-people links, including a large South Sudanese diaspora resident in Australia.
The 2016 Census recorded 17,031 Sudan-born people in Australia. Victoria had the largest number with 5,665 followed by New South Wales (5,093), Queensland (2,370) and Western Australia (2,196).
TEAM SOUTH SUDAN
South Sudan were crowned World 9s champions in 2021, having won the title by defeating Samoa in the Division 1 Grand Final.
South Sudan also won the World 9s and Harmony Cup double in 2024!
If you are of South Sudanese descent and keen to represent South Sudan, please contact us.
AFL PLAYERS
Majak Daw | Aliir Aliir | Tom Jok | Mabior Chol | Reuben William | Changkuoth Jiath
Shaggy Bol
Team South Sudan
Participating in the World 9s competition has played an important role in my life, on and off the field. I am more disciplined and have more respect towards the game. Further, how I play and see the game of football has improved all around. I am grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait for next year. It is such an amazing program!
