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Monitoring and Evaluation SystemJonglei State Governor Returns to Bor Following Participation in SPLM Leadership Summit in JubaNational Youth Leadership, Peace and Security Forum Opens in JubaPresident Kiir Oversees Swearing-in of South Sudan Media Authority Board Members and Newly Appointed Government OfficialsProject Launched to Strengthen Ebola Preparedness and Community Resilience in South SudanUnity State Governor Inspects Government Institutions and Training Centers in Bentiu, Reaffirms Support for Infrastructure RehabilitationWHO Supports Preparation and Review of Health Sector Operational Plans in South SudanEmergency Cholera Vaccination Campaign Reaches More Than 26,000 People in AwerialSouth Sudan Revenue Authority Delegation Visits Tanzania to Strengthen Customs Cooperation at Dar es Salaam PortProtesters in Akobo Call for Unrestricted Humanitarian Aid as Crisis DeepensPrison Farm Launched in Pariang to Boost Food Security and Rehabilitate InmatesInternational Delegation 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Thu. Oct 8th, 2026

For the First Time.. Al-Merrikh Crowned South Sudan Cup Champions

Juba: Al-Wadi

Al-Merrikh Bentiu won the South Sudan National Cup title for the first time in the club’s history after defeating Ghazala Wau 2-1 in the final match held the day before yesterday at Juba National Stadium.

Al-Merrikh took the lead through their Rwandan defender Ishimwi Saleh, who scored with a header, as the first half ended 1-0.

In the second half, player Gaitan Masha added the second goal for Al-Merrikh following a perfect cross from captain Shikidi. Before the final whistle, Ayoub Kuak reduced the deficit for Ghazala.

With this triumph, Al-Merrikh secured a historic domestic double this season, winning both the league and the cup — a remarkable achievement for the club from Bentiu. The team had lost the cup final last season to Jamus Juba and finished third in the league standings.

Al-Merrikh will now represent South Sudan in the CAF Champions League, while Ghazala Wau will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup. Jamus Juba, meanwhile, will compete in the CECAFA Club Championship, also known as the Kagame Cup.

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