Jamus FC Juba sank toothless Wanding FC Nasir on 6:0 aggregates to set up a second meeting with rivals El-Merriekh Bentiu in the South Sudan Cup finals. Continue reading Jamus brush off Wanding to set up fiery final with El-Merriekh
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South Sudan’s Jane Charles named for Africa Games
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Jane Charles as one of the assistant referees for the upcoming All African Games in Ghana 2024, national fooball body said. Continue reading South Sudan’s Jane Charles named for Africa Games
El-Meriekh sail to finals after beating Gonzaga 3-0
Football giants El-Meriekh Bentiu have qualified to the South Sudan Cup finals after beating Rumbek’s Gonzaga FC on 4:1 aggregates at Buluk Playground on Wednesday.
In the first leg of the semifinals, El-Meriekh were held to a 1:1 draw by Gonzaga, the champions of Zone A qualifiers.
But in Wednesday’s encounter, El-Meriekh midfielder Chuol Habibo found the back of the net twice in the first half before Chikidi Koang struck in another one to seal the victory.
Gonzaga have been eliminated from the competition that will see the champions pocket 20,000 US dollars and represent South Sudan at regional level and international level.
El-Meriekh Bentiu were first crowned the champions of Bentiu on October 14 2023, after beating Al-Salam 1-0 in a tightly packed Bentiu Independence stadium.
The giants made it to Zone A of the South Sudan Cup, where they also beat Jamus FC Juba 3-1 to sail to the semifinals of the National Cup.
El-Merriekh will face the winners of the second leg of Jamus FC versus Wanding FC on February 22.
Wanding’s chances of qualification are, however, very diminshed after they lose the first leg 3-0.
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Jamus thrash Wanding 4-0 in cup semifinals
Jamus FC Juba beat Wanding FC Nasir 4-0, earning an overwhelming advantage in the first leg of the South Sudan Cup semifinals at Buluk Playground on Monday. Continue reading Jamus thrash Wanding 4-0 in cup semifinals
Gonzaga’s late penalty holds El-Meriek to draw
El-Meriekh FC Bentiu were held to a 1-1 draw by Gonzaga FC Rumbek in the first leg of the South Sudan Cup on Sunday. Continue reading Gonzaga’s late penalty holds El-Meriek to draw
SSFA names 36-man squad for All Africa Games
South Sudan Football Association has unveiled a 36-man Under-20 squad to take part in the 13th African Games that will be held in Ghana from 8th to 23 March 2024. Continue reading SSFA names 36-man squad for All Africa Games
El-Merriekh Bentiu face Rumbek’s Gonzaga, as Jamus take on Wanding
Formidable El Merriekh of Bentiu will battle Zone A champions Gonzaga FC of Rumbek, while Jamus FC Juba will take on Nasir’s Wanding FC from 18th to 19th February, according to the semi-final draw of South Sudan Cup.
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Osimhen’s Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final
Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy. Continue reading Osimhen’s Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final
Gonzaga (Rumbek) beat Tiger (Kuacjok) 2-1 to cruise to South Sudan cup semifinals
Gonzaga FC of Rumbek were crowned the champions of Zone A in the South Sudan National Cup qualifiers on Thursday after defeating Tiger United FC of Kuacjok 2-1 at Aweil Freedom Square. Continue reading Gonzaga (Rumbek) beat Tiger (Kuacjok) 2-1 to cruise to South Sudan cup semifinals
El-Merriekh (Bentiu) beat Jamus (Juba) 3-1 to win Zone B league
El-Merriekh FC (Bentiu) have qualified to the South Sudan National Cup semi-finals after thrashing Jamus FC (Juba) 3-1 in the final Zone B tournament at Buluk Playground on Wednesday. Continue reading El-Merriekh (Bentiu) beat Jamus (Juba) 3-1 to win Zone B league