12/05/2026
πβ½ A Farewell to a Legendβ¦ George Francis Bids Goodbye After 29 Years with Ghazala Wau ππ€
Today is not just another football match.
Today, an era comes to an end.
When Ghazala Wau faces Koryom Bor at 3:00pm, one man will wear the yellow and black jersey for the final time β a jersey he has carried with pride, passion, and loyalty for nearly three decades.
π George Francis.
A name forever written in the history of Ghazala Wau.
From joining the clubβs youth academy in 1997 to becoming one of the greatest servants of the senior team since 1999, George dedicated his entire football life to one badge, one city, and one family β Ghazala Wau. ππ€
π HONOURS & ACHIEVEMENTS
π₯ Local League Titles:
π 2004
π 2005
π 2007
π 2015
π 2016
π 2022
π 2025
π
Wau Local Sudan Cup Titles:
π 2002
π 2005
π 2006
π
South Sudan Local FA Cup Titles:
π 2014
π 2018
π 2021
π 2025
π₯ South Sudan National Cup Finalist:
β½ 2014
β½ 2018
β½ 2025
π Continental Appearances:
πͺπ¬ Petrojet SC β CAF Confederation Cup 2015
πΏπ² ZESCO United β CAF Champions League 2016
πΈπΈ National Team:
One of the first players to proudly represent South Sudan after independence in 2011.
But beyond the trophies and achievements, George Francis gave football something even greaterβ¦
β€οΈ Loyalty.
In modern football, loyalty has become rare.
Players move.
Badges change.
Colors fade.
But George stayed.
Season after season.
Victory after defeat.
Year after year.
He fought for Ghazala Wau like it was more than a football club because to him, it was home. ποΈππ€
Today at Juba National Stadium, emotions will take over.
π’ Tears in the stands.
π Standing ovations.
π«Ά Memories in every heartbeat.
Because supporters are not only saying goodbye to a footballerβ¦
They are saying goodbye to a symbol of devotion, sacrifice, and pride.
Legends never truly leave football.
They live forever in memories, chants, and the hearts of the fans.
Credit Edward Abuget