South Sudan coach quits over 'interference'

The Algerian-born German head coach of South Sudan's football team has quit due to questions over his team selection by football association officials.

Ahcene Ait Abdelmalek signed a two-year contract with the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) in March this year.

"They [unspecified officials in the SSFA] interfere and say this player must play and this player should not play, and why is this player not playing?" he told BBC Sport.

The SSFA declined to comment immediately on the matter, saying they will issue an official statement concerning the resignation in the next few days.