Arop Jonchol
Juba / Al-Wadi
Al-Merrikh Bentiu secured a resounding victory over their rivals, Malakia Torit, in the first leg of the South Sudan National Cup’s Round of 32. The match, part of the 14th edition of the tournament, took place yesterday afternoon at Bulluk Playground.
Last season’s runners-up took a significant step towards the second round ahead of the return leg scheduled for April 6.
Nile City Overcomes Jau City
Nile City Yambio triumphed over Jau City Panriang with a comfortable 3-0 win in the first leg of the competition’s opening round.
The two teams will face off again in the return leg on April 5.
Jamus Thrashes St. Mary with Five-Goal Victory
Defending champions Jamus Juba effortlessly overcame St. Mary Terekeka with a dominant 5-0 victory in the first leg of the tournament’s opening round.
The two sides will meet again for the second leg on April 5.
Atlabara vs. Koryom Bor in Today’s Clash
Later today, Atlabara Yei will take on Koryom Bor in the first-leg match of the South Sudan National Cup’s opening round at Bulluk Stadium in the afternoon.
In the opening matches of Group A (Rumbek), the Alamaal Alhurra Kuajok team was declared the winner with a 2-0 result against the Anyanya 2 Yirol team in the first-leg matches of the competition’s first round, due to the latter’s failure to appear at the match venue on time.
Today, Al-Merrikh Twic and Aweil United Aweil will face off in the first leg of the first round of the tournament in the afternoon at Hurriya Stadium in Rumbek.
In the opening matches of Group C (Renk), Athangcheng Fashoda and Simba Malakal will meet today in the first-leg match of the first round of the competition in the afternoon at Renk Stadium.
