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Al-Merrikh retains cup title in Bentiu

Bentiu/Alwadi

Al Merrikh Bentiu retained the title of the South Sudan Local Cup in Bentiu for this season, after beating Bentiu City by a goal to nil. In the final match of the tournament.

Unity State Governor Riek Biem Top watched the match from the main stand of the Independence Stadium in Bentiu, which crowned Al Merrikh with their third consecutive title, and fifth in the tournament since the 2018-2019 season.

The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw between the two teams in front of a crowd of more than 5,000 fans who packed the

Independence Stadium

Al Merrikh’s only goal was scored by Sudanese winger Mohamed Moussa Al Dhei in the second half.

Al Merrikh retained their title for the third consecutive season. Will represent Bentiu in the South Sudan National Cup next season.

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