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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>El-Merriekh FC (Bentiu) have qualified to the South Sudan National Cup semi-finals after thrashing Jamus FC (Juba) 3-1 in the final Zone B tournament at Buluk Playground on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The victory over Jamus means El-Merriekh FC (Bentiu) are top of the 9 teams competing in the Juba-based Zone B league while Jamus trails in the second position.<\/p>\n

The Buffalos took an early lead when striker Azbon scored in the sixth minute, before El-Merreikh\u2019s Abibo fought back to equalize just before the end of the first half.<\/p>\n

El-Merriekh FC again gained momentum scored two more goals towards stoppage time.<\/p>\n

The Zone B champions had already qualified for the finals after defeating Super Star FC (Bor) on February 3, 2024, while Jamus FC (Juba) also made it after sinking Volcano FC (Torit) in a 4-2 victory.<\/p>\n

The South Sudan National Cup is made up of three zones.<\/p>\n

Zone A in Aweil has 10 teams, Zone B in Juba has 9 teams, while Zone C in Renk has 4 team, one of which withdrew earlier.<\/p>\n

El-Merriekh FC (Bentiu) was in the draw in Group B in Juba alongside the other 9 teams Group A in Aweil with 10 teams and Group C in Renk with 4 teams.<\/p>\n

All champions of the zonal leagues will play the national cup semifinals in Juba, while those in the second positions will playoff semifinal qualification spots.<\/p>\n

Both El-Merreikh and Wanding FC (Nasir), who have already qualified are waiting for the winner of group A in the match that will be played on Thursday between Gonzaga Rumbek vs Tiger Kuajok.<\/p>\n

Jamus FC Juba will play against the loser of Gonzaga Rumbek versus Tiger Kuajok match and the winner will join the semifinal of the national cup.<\/p>\n

The final of the South Sudan Cup tournament will be played in Juba on February 24, 2024, and the champions will earn a 20,000-USD-prize.<\/p>\n

The runners-up shall have 7,000 USD, the third position-holders will receive 3,000 USD and the fourth Place will gain 1,000 USD.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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