South Sudan Cup
Ishimwe, Gaetan on target to hand El Merriekh SC Bentiu South Sudan Cup 2026
El Merriekh SC Bentiu have lifted the South Sudan Cup 2026.
Coach Ibrahim Hussein’s team defeated Al Ghazala SC 2-1 in the final of the South Sudan Cup played on Saturday at the Juba National Stadium.
Saleh Ishimwe gave El Merriekh SC Bentiu the lead after 32 minutes to send the fans celebrating.
The Al Ghazala SC team tried to fight back strongly, but failed to find goals as the first half ended 1-0.
After recess Gaetan Masha got his name on the score sheet to make it 2-0 for El Merriekh SC Bentiu after 50 minutes. Ayub Khoak pulled a goal back for the Al Ghazala SC team.
The El Merriekh SC Bentiu team received medals and the trophy in a ceremony graced by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Atong Kuol Manyang.
Michael Amin Francis, President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and El Merriekh SC Bentiu Chairman Malual Tap Diu also attended the awarding ceremony.
The win saw El Merriekh SC Bentiu win a double after they also won the South Sudan Premier League with two matches to spare.
El Merriekh SC Bentiu has advanced to the final of the South Sudan Cup 2026.
Under head coach Ibrahim Hussein, El Merriekh SC Bentiu silenced Al Hilal (Wau) 3-0 in the second semi-final match played at the Juba National Stadium on Friday.
After a goalless first half, Rehan Anger put El Merriekh SC Bentiu ahead after 60 minutes. Justin Bangasi and Shabani Hussein also got their names on the score sheet to ensure the team books a place in the final.
“I am very happy that the players played according to plan and scored three goals to win the match. Now we focus on the remaining matches in the Premier League and the South Sudan Cup final,” added Coach Hussein.
El Merriekh SC Bentiu who also lad the log in the 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League will now face Al Ghazala SC in the South Sudan Cup final.
South Sudan Cup
Tethloach Thor scores late to guide El Merriekh SC Bentiu to South Sudan Cup 2026 semi final stage
El Merriekh SC Bentiu has advanced to the semi-final stage of the South Sudan Cup 2026.
Coach Ibrahim Hussein’s side defeated arch-rivals Jamus SC 1-0 in a hotly contested quarter final match played on Monday at the Juba National Stadium.
The two teams created some good scoring opportunities at either side, but Tethloach Thor scored the all important goal seven minutes into added time to ensure El Merriekh SC Bentiu advanced to the next stage.’
El Merriekh SC Bentiu who are also top of the South Sudan Premier League table will next face the winner between Al Hilal FC and Gurei City FC at the semi-final stage.
Al Ghazala SC will face Atlabara FC is the second semi-final tie.
South Sudan Cup
El Merriekh SC Bentiu thrash YDS Yirol 7-0 to storm South Sudan Cup quarter final stage
El Merriekh SC Bentiu have walloped YDS Yirol FC 7-0 in the South Sudan Cup round of 16.
The comfortable win at the Juba National Stadium saw El Merriekh SC Bentiu storm the quarter final stage where they are likely to face arch-rivals Jamus SC.
Peter Chol gave El Merriekh SC Bentiu the lead after only four minutes, and Pal Paul Puk made it 2-0 23 minutes later.
Mohammad Musa netted a hat-trick, while Philip Keer Manger and Shabani Hussein also had their names on the score sheet.
Coach Ibrahim Hussein praised the team for the hard work which saw them register a big score.
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