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it has taken control of Akobo, a strategic townThe National Examinations Council of South Sudan has announced that printing of the 2025 Certificate of Primary EducationPresident Dismisses Several Officials from the SPLM-IOGovernor of Upper Nile State Visits Khor-Niangari Area to Address Border Dispute Between Fashoda and Akoka CountiesVice President Affirms Government Support for the Health Sector During Visit to the Ministry of HealthTalks in Juba to Strengthen Cooperation between South Sudan and the Czech RepublicSSPDF Accused of Poisoning Water as UN Rights Chief Calls for CeasefireCourt Bars Defense from Accessing Phones in Machar Treason TrialHatire Community Proposes Local Resource Plan to Rehabilitate Hatire–Torit RoadCARE South Sudan Calls for Urgent Action to Address Gender-Based ViolenceTalks Between South Sudan and Germany to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and CooperationForeign Minister Meets French Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Support Elections in South SudanEnhanced Security Measures in Abyei Following Abiemnhom Attack and Displacement of Hundreds of CiviliansUpper Nile State Government Condemns Security Tensions in MalakalForeign Minister Receives UK Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral RelationsBank of South Sudan Gains AFRACA Membership to Strengthen Agricultural FinanceMajor General Madhang Majok Meen Returns to Rumbek After an Extensive Tour of Rumbek North CountyPresident Salva Kiir Calls on Upper Nile Communities to Embrace Unity and Reconciliation to Ensure StabilityGovernor of Unity State Riek Bim Top Arrives in Wangbuor Payam to Advance Peacebuilding EffortsInformation and Communications Minister Discusses Ways to Address Sector Challenges with Telecom CompaniesPresident Salva Kiir Receives Report on Official Visit to Egypt, Reaffirms Importance of Strengthening Joint CooperationVice President Discusses Security Developments and Plan to Relocate State Office to Nasir with Upper Nile GovernorOil Prices Surge as Middle East 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of Upper Nile State Visits Renk County, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Serving CitizensCentral Equatoria State Security Committee Takes Measures to Strengthen Stability and Resolve Border DisputesSouth Sudan Red Cross Celebrates the Opening of the National WarehouseSouth Sudanese Writer Weirial Baluang Announces Upcoming Release of His New Book “Our Girlfriend and Other Stories”Mary Aluet: A Young South Sudanese Shines in the Art of Clay SculptingSouth Sudan Police Celebrate Promotions and Honors for New Officers and Non-Commissioned OfficersLakes State Governor Concludes Agaar Community Conference, Hails “Historic Achievement”
Wed. Apr 22nd, 2026

Undefeated… and with a Five-Goal Rout of Al-Hilal, Jamus Crowned Champions

Juba – Al-Wadi

Jamus Juba secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Hilal Wau in a rescheduled match from Round 17 of the South Sudan Premier League.

This victory marked Jamus’s crowning as champions of the inaugural edition of the South Sudan Premier League, completing an undefeated season with 21 wins and 5 draws. The team has had an exceptional run of success, beginning with their national South Sudan Cup triumph—while still a second-division club.

With this most prestigious title, Jamus adds another trophy to its collection, alongside its previous four championships: two South Sudan National Cups, one National Super Cup, and one Local Super Cup.

As champions, Jamus will represent the country in the CAF Champions League, while Kator will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Tournament Awards

  • Golden Boot: Ugandan striker Kiriya Christopher of Koryom, who scored 24 goals, surpassing
  • Sudanese Al-Merrikh striker Mohamed Musa Al-Dhai in the final stretch.
  • Golden Ball (Best Player): Cameroonian forward George Rodriguez of Jamus.
  • Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Godwill Yugosuk, goalkeeper of Kator.
  • Best Coach Award: Congolese coach Jean-Claude Luboko, head coach of Jamus.

Al-Merrikh Clinches Third Place After Crushing Wajuma

Al-Merrikh Bentiu secured third place in the league table after a commanding 5-0 win over Wajuma Aweil in a rescheduled match from Round 15.

Goals came from:

  • Nigerian forward Samuel Akinbinu (2 goals)
  • Sudanese striker Mohamed Musa Al-Dhai (2 goals)
  • Tot Maet (1 goal)

With this win, Al-Merrikh locked down third place with 58 points, while Wajuma remained in 7th place with 35 points.

Koryom Stages Dramatic Comeback to Thrash Nile City 8–4

In a marathon match, Koryom Bor roared back and overwhelmed Nile City Yambio 8–4 in a rescheduled Round 16 match of the inaugural South Sudan Premier League.

Ugandan striker Kiriya Christopher was the star of the match, scoring a stunning five goals, overtaking Al-Merrikh’s Mohamed Musa Al-Dhai to secure the Golden Boot.

With this win, Koryom climbed to 46 points, placing fifth in the league standings. Nile City, however, remained at 5 points, finishing bottom of the table and officially relegated to the First Division along with Young Star Torit.

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