28/08/2026
FUTURE STARS MD SAM SURUR DANTES APPOINTED SOUTH SUDAN U-20 & U-23 TEAM MANAGER
Future Stars Football Academy (FSFA) Managing Director Sam Surur Dantes has been appointed as Team Manager of the South Sudan U-20 and U-23 National Teams, marking another significant milestone in his football administration career.
The appointment sees Dantes take on an important role within the national-team setup, where he will contribute to the coordination and management of the country's youth national teams.
His new responsibilities come at an important period for South Sudanese youth football, with the South Sudan U-20 team preparing for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers – CECAFA Zone, scheduled to take place from 16 September to 10 October 2026.
At Future Stars Football Academy, Dantes has played a key role in building the academy's football development structure and creating pathways for young players to progress from grassroots football to elite and national-team levels.
His appointment further strengthens FSFA's connection with the development of South Sudan's next generation of football talent.
The academy congratulates Sam Surur Dantes on his appointment and wishes him success in his new national-team responsibilities.
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