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Akech scores in EL Merriekh SC Bentiu’s draw with Young Star Torit

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2 years ago

February 9, 2025

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Aluk Akech was on target in EL Merriekh SC Bentiu’s 1-1 draw against Young Star Torit in a South Sudan Premier League tie played on Sunday.

After a highly balanced first quarter of the match, Akech gave El Merriekh SC Bentiu the lead after 35 minutes at the Juba National Stadium.

In the second half EL Merriekh SC Bentiu attacked a highly defensive Young Star Torit side, but failed to find more goals. With two minutes to full time Nelson Kolong leveled matters for Young Star Torit.

The match ended 1-1 as EL Merriekh SC Bentiu recorded it’s second straight draw. EL Merriekh SC Bentiu have now collected 20 points from 10 matches played and are in 4^th place on the log.

Holy Family FC who defeated Malakia FC Juba 3-1 in a second match played on Sunday have now moved to second place with 22 points, while Kator FC are third with 21 points. Jamus SC top the log with 23 points from nine matches played.

The inaugural 2024/2025 South Sudan Premier League is sponsored by MTN South Sudan.

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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.