22/09/2026
TOT MAET: FROM BENTIU’S MUDDY FIELDS TO THE SOUTH SUDAN U-23 NATIONAL TEAM 🇸🇸⚽
Tot Maet’s journey is becoming an inspiration to many — a story of humble beginnings, perseverance, and a dream that continues to grow.
Long before the professional jerseys, big stadiums and national colours, there were muddy football fields in Bentiu, where Tot Maet began chasing his dream with nothing but a football, determination and love for the game.
Those muddy pitches became his training ground. The local games became his classroom. Every difficult match, every challenge and every step forward helped shape the player he is today.
From playing football in Bentiu to representing clubs at higher levels, Tot Maet has now reached another important milestone in his journey: he has been called up to the South Sudan U-23 national team. 🇸🇸
This latest call-up is more than just another achievement. It is another chapter in a journey that began on humble fields in Bentiu and is now reaching the national stage.
For the young boys and girls playing football on the dusty and muddy fields of Bentiu today, Tot Maet’s story carries a powerful message:
Your beginning does not have to determine your destination.
You may start with a muddy pitch.
You may play without proper boots.
You may have no crowd watching.
But with discipline, consistency and belief, the dream can take you places you once only imagined.
From the muddy fields of Bentiu to the South Sudan U-23 national team — Tot Maet’s journey is a motivation for many.
The story is still being written. 🇸🇸🔥⚽
