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Juba: Al-Wadi
Salam defeated fellow Aweil-based team Wajuma 3-2 in the 20th round of the South Sudan Premier League yesterday afternoon at Juba National Stadium.
This win confirms Salam’s dominance over Wajuma, having previously beaten them 3-1 in the seventh round of the competition.
Goals for Salam were scored by Lual, John, and Thomas, while Sabri and Ahmed netted for Wajuma.
With this result, Salam climbs to 27 points, placing seventh on the table. Wajuma remains at 31 points, sitting fifth.
Holy Family Surpasses Bentiu City
Holy Family Rumbek beat Bentiu City 3-2 in the 20th round of the Premier League.
With this result, Holy Family strengthened their third-place standing with 41 points. Bentiu City remains at 12 points in 12th place.
Nile City Achieves First League Win
Nile City Yambio secured their first-ever victory since the launch of the South Sudan Premier League by defeating Young Star Torit 4-0 in the opening match of Round 20.
Previously, the team had only recorded one draw, losing 14 of their 16 matches in the league.
This win lifts Nile City to 4 points, though they remain at the bottom of the table. Young Star is just above them with 11 points in second-to-last place.
Jamus Continues Streak With Fourth Win Over Al-Merreikh
Jamus Juba earned their fourth consecutive win across all competitions with a 3-1 victory over rivals Al-Merreikh Bentiu, concluding the 19th round of the Premier League.
The Sudanese coach Ibrahoma’s team failed to avenge previous defeats that cost them two national titles—South Sudan National Cup and National Super Cup.
Goals for Jamus came from George, Mohamed, and Mario, while Samuel scored the lone goal for Al-Merreikh.
Jamus had also beaten Al-Merreikh 2-1 in the eighth round.
This victory solidifies Jamus’ second-place position with 44 points, just two behind leaders Kator. Al-Merreikh stays in fourth with 31 points.
Kator 6 × 1 Koryom
League leaders Kator Juba overwhelmed Koryom Bor with a 6-1 win in the 19th round.
Star player Pab Chol scored a “super hat-trick”—his second this season—while Martin and Taku added one each. Koryom’s only goal came from player Sudani.
Salam 2 × 1 Olympic
Salam Aweil overcame Olympic Renk with a 2-1 win in the 19th round of the Premier League.
Holy Family 0 × 2 Wajuma
Wajuma Aweil secured an important 2-0 win against Holy Family Rumbek in the 19th round.
Nile City 2 × 4 Lion Hunters
Lion Hunters Yei defeated Nile City Yambio 4-2 in the 20th round.
Al-Malakia Beats Al-Hilal
Al-Malakia Juba defeated Al-Hilal Wau 1-0 in a match from the 19th round of the league.
