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From Pressure to Redemption: The Journey of Muyang Joseph PHOTOGRAPHER | Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan EVENT South Sudan National League 2025/2026 – Semi-final Playoffs Juba National Stadium, South Sudan 25–31 May 2026 PORTFOLIO STATEMENT The South Sudan National League semi-final playoffs in May 2026 delivered one of the most emotionally charged football stories of the season. Across two decisive matches, Munuki SC winger Muyang Joseph experienced the full spectrum of football—pressure, frustration, accountability, redemption, and triumph. After missing key chances in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Super Stars FC Bor, Munuki SC entered their final playoff match against El Maderia FC needing only victory to secure promotion to the South Sudan Premier League. Their opponents required just a draw to progress. Once again, Joseph faced early struggles in front of goal and publicly acknowledged his frustration. However, in a defining second-half performance, he scored twice to s...

Super Stars FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 South Sudan National League, finishing top of the standings with four points, one point ahead of runners-up Munuki SC. Despite narrowly missing out on the title, Munuki SC also secured promotion, with both clubs earning places in the South Sudan Premier League for the 2026/27 season.

El Maderia FC captain Tong Dut Majok launches into a flying sideways scissor-kick clearance to deny Munuki SC striker Faizo during the South Sudan National League semi-final at Juba National Stadium, with a place in the South Sudan Premier League at stake. 📸 Photo: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan