Jamus FC Crowned as Champions of National South Sudan Cup
The South Sudan Football Association has made the decision to award Jamus FC Juba as the champions of the 13th Edition of the South Sudan Cup 2023/2024 following an incident during the final match against El Merriekh FC Bentiu. Fans invaded the pitch during the penalty kicks, leading to chaos and disrupting the game.
After a thorough review of the reports and evidence, the emergency organizing committee determined that El-Merreikh FC Bentiu would be considered the loser of the match. As a result, Jamus FC Juba has been crowned the champions of the tournament.
Additionally, El-Merriekh FC Bentiu will be deprived of the financial percentage of the match’s income and has been issued a warning to avoid repeating such behavior in the future.
The South Sudan Football Association is committed to upholding the integrity of the sport and ensuring fair competition for all teams involved. This decision serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship both on and off the field.
