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EL Merriekh SC Bentiu to open against Lion Hunters SC in second round of Premier League
Table leaders EL Merriekh SC Bentiu will open their 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League campaign against Lion Hunters SC.
According to a communication issued on January 15th and signed by the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) Secretary General, Bak Athian Bak, the second round will kick-off on Janaury 22nd.
El Merriekh SC Bentiu will take on Lion Hunters SC on January 25th at the Juba National Stadium.
Al Ghazala SC will take on second placed Jamus SC on January 22nd in the first match of the second round, while Atlabara FC battle third placed Kator SC the next day.
The second round of the South Sudan Premier League sponsored by MTN South Sudan is expected to end on May 1st, 2026.
The technical bench of El Merreikh SC Bentiu has selected Chuol Peter Bentiu as the new Club captain for the 2026/2027 season.
Bentiu was announced on Sunday as the new captain, while Paul Pal will be his assistant.
According to the Club management, Tethloach Thor will be the third captain, while Reech Magot is the fourth captain.
“Congratulations to our leaders. We wish them success as they guide and serve the team throughout the 2026–2027 season,” said the Club.
The South Sudan Premier League reigning champions will be busy in the new season with several matches to be played in the League, South Sudan Cup, Super Cup, and the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.
South Sudan Premier league reigning champions El Meriekh SC Bentiu will face Lukuli Hearts FC in the first pre-season friendly match on Friday.
The match against the Kampala Regional League side will take place at the Nsambya Yes Center in the morning.
Head coach Jean Claude Loboko says the friendly match comes at the right time because the team has spent two weeks in training now.
“I am also new in the team and many players are also new. It is a good time for us to have a match and try out what we can do,” says Loboko.
The coach has named his 26-man squad that will face Lukuli Hearts FC in his first match in charge of the Pride of Bentiu. He said the team will also have another friendly match next week against a Uganda Premier League side.
El Merriekh SC Bentiu are camped in Uganda preparing ahead of the busy 2026/2027 local and International season that will see them play in the TotaEnergies CAF Champions League.
Super Premier League reigning champions El Merriekh SC Bentiu have signed Ghanaian defender Kekeli Attor.
“We are delighted to officially announce the signing of Kekeli Attor from Hohoe United FC of the Ghana Premier League,” said El Merriekh SC Bentiu in a communication.
The defender was unveiled on Monday in the presence of Club Secretary General Walai Wunow Keah.
The 25-year-old right-back joins the club on a two-year contract and brings valuable experience, quality, and determination to strengthen our defensive line.
“We warmly welcome Kekeli to the team and wish him great success during his time with us,” added the Club.
He is expected to travel to Uganda to join the rest of the team on a pre-season training camp under the watchful eyes of new coach Jean Claude Loboko. The team is preparing ahead of the new season including the 2026/2027 TotalEnergies CAF Championship League.
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