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El Merriekh SC Bentiu silence Lion Hunters FC to reclaim top position

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8 months ago

January 25, 2026

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El Merriekh SC Bentiu have silenced Lion Hunters FC 4-0 to reclaim top spot in the on-going 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League.

In their first match of the second round El Merriekh SC Bentiu kicked off on a high to take a 3-0 half time lead in a match played at the Juba National Stadium on Saturday.

Keer Manger Masha netted a brace in the first in the first 15 minutes. After 35 minutes Shaban Hussein made it 3-0.

After recess the Lion Hunters FC team reorganized themselves and defended in numbers, but also creating some chances. Malian International Sampi Ousmane scored El Merriekh SC Bentiu’s fourth goal.

The win takes El Merriekh SC Bentiu back top of the summit with 37 points from 14 matches played. Jamus SC who also won their opening match of the second round few days ago are second with 35 points, while third placed Kator FC have collected 32 points.

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El Merreikh SC Bentiu share spoils with Munuki in League opening tie

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3 weeks ago

August 22, 2026

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Forward Nelson Victor netted a late goal to earn El Merriekh SC Bentiu a 2-2 draw against Munuki FC in the opening match of the 2026/2027 South Sudan Premier League

Keer Mangar gave the reigning champions an early lead in a match played at the Buluk ground on August 22^nd.

But Stephen Abe leveled matters for Munuki FC. Jose Kuch increased Munuki’s lead as they took a 2-1 half time lead.

After the interval El Merriekh SC Bentiu team made several raids in the Munuki FC goal mouth before eventually finding the equalizer.

The reigning champions will return to action against Super Stars FC on August 29^th, and later focus on their CAF Champions League first Preliminary round match against Somalia’s Heegan FC.

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Munuki SC stand in El Merriekh SC Bentiu’s way in 2026/2027 South Sudan Premier League kick-off

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4 weeks ago

August 19, 2026

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The 2026/2027 South Sudan Premier League officially kicks off on August 22^nd, 2026.

Defending champions El Merriekh SC Bentiu will take on new comers Munuki SC in the opening match at the Buluk playground. The Premier League fixtures were released by the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) on Tuesday.

After failing to win the Super Cup last week, the reigning champions will be all out to try and with a big win to send a strong message and start with good momentum.

Munuki SC earned promotion to the South Sudan Premier League in May this year after defeating El Maderia FC 2-0 in the play-off for qualification.

Head Coach Jean Claude Loboko has maintained that it will be good to make a positive start to the Premier League with a good result. “We had pre-season in Uganda and have played several matches already. Now is the time to concentrate on the Premier League as we also prepare for the CAF Champions League,” added Loboko.

El Merriekh SC Bentiu will take on another new comer Super Star FC in their second Premier League tie on August 29^th.

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Ibrahim Hussein voted Best South Sudan Premier League Manager

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4 months ago

May 19, 2026

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El Merriekh SC Bentiu head coach Ibrahim Hussein has been voted best manager of the 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League.

Hussein was awarded after the final match on Saturday at the Juba National Stadium. The calm tactician who has also handled teams in Sudan was recognized for his tactical acumen and leadership.

Other El Merriekh SC Bentiu players who received Awards include; Sampi Ousimane (Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Daniel Magot (Goalkeeper of the season).

The season’s outstanding players and coaches received Awards from the sponsors MTN South Sudan.