SSPL
EL Merriekh SC Bentiu drop first points in S. Sudan Premier League
EL Merriekh SC Bentiu settled for a 1-1 draw against Al Malakia FC in a 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League.
Coach Ibrahim Hussein’s side attacked in numbers, but Al Malakia FC defended in numbers at the Juba National Stadium on Monday.
With the clock ticking away Malian midfielder Sampi Ousmane put EL Merriekh SC Bentiu ahead after 82 minutes, But Emmaunel Jowang leveled matters for Al Malakia FC.
“We played well and created some good scoring chances, but failed to utilize them. We need to continue working hard because there are many more matches to be played in the League,” said Coach Ibrahim Hussein.
After four matches played El Merriekh SC Bentiu have reclaimed their top spot on the table with 10 points, with a better goal difference than Jamus SC who also have 10 points.
MTN South Sudan are the sponsors of the South Sudan Premier League.
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 22nd.
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 29th, and later focus on their CAF Champions League first Preliminary round match against Somalia’s Heegan FC.
SSPL
Munuki SC stand in El Merriekh SC Bentiu’s way in 2026/2027 South Sudan Premier League kick-off
The 2026/2027 South Sudan Premier League officially kicks off on August 22nd, 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 29th.
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.
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