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 15^th and signed by the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) Secretary General, Bak Athian Bak, the second round will kick-off on Janaury 22^nd.

El Merriekh SC Bentiu will take on Lion Hunters SC on January 25^th at the Juba National Stadium.

Al Ghazala SC will take on second placed Jamus SC on January 22^nd 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 1^st, 2026.

Ugandan winger Martin Kizza Lubwama has joined EL Merriekh SC Bentiu.

The experienced former Ugandan International was unveiled on January 14^th after signing a short six month contract.

“EL Merriekh SC Bentiu is delighted to welcome Uganda International Martin Kizza, who joins the club until the end of the 2025–2026 season (six months),” said the Club.

The Club is confident that Kizza’s experience and quality will add great value to the squad.

In Uganda Kizza has featured for SC Villa, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Express FC and Vipers SC before, while he also played for two South African sides; Royal Eagles FC and Free State Stars FC. He has been featuring for Ethiopia Premier League side Fassil Kenema FC.

Kizza is comfortable with dribbling, accurate ball passing, crosses and shoots at goal from varying distances.

The new signing who is capped 15 times for Uganda Cranes joins many other Ugandan players who are plying their trade for different clubs in the South Sudan Premier League.

EL Merriekh SC Bentiu finished top of the first round of the 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League with 34 points, two ahead of arch-rivals Jamus SC.

EL Merriekh SC Bentiu has strengthened the squad with the addition of two more players in the mid season transfer.

The Club has completed the signing of 22-year old midfielder David Dara and defender Bangasi Justin Joshep.

“We warmly welcome David Dara and Bangasi Justin Joshep to the family and wish them great success as they begin this new chapter with the club,” said the Club.

EL Merriekh SC Bentiu finished top with 34 points after the first round of the 2025/2026 South Sudan Premier League sponsored by MTN South Sudan.