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South Sudan admitted as a member of CAF

AP, Friday 10 Feb 2012

South Sudan – which broke away from Sudan, gaining its independence last year – becomes the world newest football nation

South Sudan flag
The flag of South Sudan flies after the United Nations General Assembly voted on South Sudan's membership to the United Nations at UN headquarters in New York July 14, 2011 (Photo: Reuters)

South Sudan has been admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football, becoming the world’s newest footballing nation.

Africa’s football body accepted the application by the South Sudan Football Association to become its 54th member, meaning South Sudan is now recognised as an international team.

South Sudan gained independence in April 2011.

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