By Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan
Juba - South Sudan international centre referee Anthony Kiri has shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife on social media, giving fans and colleagues a glimpse into his life away from football.
Posting a photo of the couple, Kiri wrote:
"Together we laugh ๐, love โค๏ธ, and live life to the fullest. โ๏ธ My Amazing Wife."
The post attracted warm reactions from fellow referees, friends and members of the South Sudan football community.
Referee colleague Moris Scopus commented in Arabic:
ยซ"ู ููุฑูู ุงูุฏููุง ูููุงุ ุฑุจูุง ูููููู ููุญูุธูู ."ยป
Translated into English, the message reads: "You light up the whole world. May God grant you success and keep you both safe."
Another referee colleague, Manyanh Gabriel, also congratulated the couple, writing:
"Beautifulโค your family my colleague."
Kiri is among South Sudan's respected international centre referees, having officiated domestic and international matches. While supporters are familiar with his work on the pitch, his latest post highlighted the personal side of his life, drawing heartfelt congratulations from fellow match officials and football followers.
The comments reflected the respect and admiration Kiri enjoys within South Sudan's refereeing fraternity, with colleagues celebrating both his professional achievements and his family life.
