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JUBA — South Sudan’s retired police commander Lieutenant General Augustino Madut Parek has been elected as the President of South Sudan Football Association.
The election was done today in the capital Juba.
The votes were first counted for the first round resulting in a runoff that eventually brought Madut to win.
Madut was elected by 20 people of a 37 total. His running made, Charles Udwar Ukech was also elected by 21 out of the same number. 20/37 Votes
General Madut was the last candidate to express interest in the organization’s leadership. He declared his candidacy in May for the position.
Madut is a former director of passport and immigration and founder of Citizen Football club and is also the current president of the Juba Local Basketball association.
