26/07/2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: A HUGE LEAP FOR SOUTH SUDANESE FOOTBALL 🇸🇸✈️🇸🇪
History is being made in Juba and Gothenburg! Our very own Lazarus Peter George Laku has officially secured his future with Swedish top-flight giants IFK Göteborg, putting pen to paper on a massive five-year professional contract. ✍️🦅
The lethal 18-year-old forward, who first captured international attention after dominating the CECAFA youth tournaments and earning his senior Bright Stars debut at just 16, has officially transitioned from his pre-contract agreement into a long-term professional deal with the two-time UEFA Cup champions.
🌟 The Rise of a Prodigy
• Local to Elite: Developed in Juba at Future Stars Football Academy before earning his dream move abroad despite visa challenges.
• National Pride: From captaining South Sudan's youth national teams to representing the Bright Stars in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
• European Horizon: Choosing IFK Göteborg over several European suitors, proving the immense talent within South Sudan's football system.
Gumbo Football Club proudly congratulates Lazarus Peter George Laku on this remarkable achievement. We wish you every success as you begin this exciting chapter in Sweden. Keep making South Sudan proud, and may your journey inspire the next generation of footballers. Best of luck in the Allsvenskan! 🇸🇸⚽
Join us in wishing Lazarus Peter the very best as he takes Europe by storm. Leave your congratulatory messages below! 👇🇸🇸
📸 IFK Göteborg
