10-Man Talanga FC Stage Comeback Victory Over Gurei City in KonyoKonyo League Thriller Juba, South Sudan – Monday, September 29, 2025 Talanga FC pulled off a stunning comeback with a 2-1 win over Gurei City FC in Week 3 of the Juba Football Association First Division League, popularly known as the KonyoKonyo League, at the Bulluk Playground on Monday evening. Corintyo Ayok gave Gurei City the lead in the latter stages of the first half, with his goal ensuring a 1-0 advantage at the break. But the second half belonged to Talanga. David Ochongodok, widely known by his nickname "Aguero", brought the match level with a powerful header. Moments later, Lokang Alex outran the Gurei City defenders and coolly slotted the ball into the bottom-left corner, securing all three points for the side. Talanga were reduced to 10 men in stoppage time, but held on resiliently to seal the win. With the victory, assistant coach John Soka’s Talanga FC temporarily move to the top of the Konyo...

 Juju’s Revenge? Winger Fires Gudele to First Win Over ZalZal Juba – Winger Isaih Dhata popularly known as  Juju marked his return to Gudele FC in spectacular fashion, registering a goal and an assist in a 2-1 victory over his former club ZalZal FC during Week 2 of the Konyokonyo League on Sunday. The match was Juju’s first appearance for Gudele since rejoining the club earlier this month — a move that followed the termination of his contract by ZalZal FC in June . Despite not having trained due to work commitments and carrying injuries in both legs , Juju was instrumental in breaking the deadlock, playing a key role in what would become Gudele's first win of the season after a draw in their opening match. “Sincerely, I wasn’t training — too much work,” Juju told reporters post-match. “But because it was against my former team, I said let me come. I have injuries in both legs, but I ran a lot and gave everything.” Juju was substituted in the second half due to a...

Munuki’s Kayanga: We Must Prove Ourselves Against the Best By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku / Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba –   Munuki SC Head Coach Kayanga John has responded to the South Sudan Cup (Juba) Round 3 draw against Amarat United , calling it a “tough one” but emphasizing the importance of respecting every opponent. Speaking after his side’s 1-0 win over Bajur FC in the opening match of Week 3 of the Konyokonyo League at Buluk Playground on Sunday, 28th September 2025, Kayanga addressed both the Cup draw and his team’s upcoming schedule. “Tough one, everyone is tough. That’s how football is — you have to respect every opponent,” he told journalists. “We hope it's going to be a nice game to watch.” Commenting on the draw that pits two top-flight teams against each other early in the competition, Kayanga acknowledged that fans might have preferred to see such clashes in later stages. “Maybe the unfortunate part for the fans is that you would want to see first divisi...

Zal Zal FC Secretary Joseph Clement Steps In as Coach, Reflects on 2-1 Loss to Gudele FC Juba – In the absence of a head coach, Zal Zal FC Secretary Joseph Clement stood on the touchline to guide the team during their 2-1 defeat to Gudele FC in Week 2 of the Konyokonyo League on Saturday. Speaking after the match, Clement expressed satisfaction with the team's overall performance despite the loss. “During the game, my team was performing well, but we were unable to score due to a few mistakes,” he said. “Gudele managed to take their chance and won the game, but our performance was very good.” Clement added that ZalZal FC created numerous chances but lacked composure in front of goal. “We missed a lot of opportunities. If we had converted even a few of them, we could have beaten Gudele by a big margin. They played, but couldn’t dominate — it’s just those small mistakes that cost us.” While stepping in as acting coach was not planned, Clement praised the players’ effor...

Gudele FC’s Juju Urges Juba Fans to Keep Supporting Football Development By Emmanuel Patrick Laku / Sports Hunter South Sudan Gudele FC winger Isaiah Data, popularly known as Juju , has called on the Juba Joint Fans to continue supporting the growth and development of football in the capital. Juju made the appeal on Saturday, September 27, 2025, while receiving the MVP award from the fans following his outstanding performance in Gudele’s 2-1 victory over his former club, Zal Zal, in the final game of Matchday 2 of the Konyo Konyo League. The winger, who also previously featured for Al Tahrir, opened the scoring before setting up Gudele’s second goal with a brilliant cross from the left flank, prior to being substituted at halftime. The win leaves Gudele tied at the top of the table with 4 points alongside Viva Star, El Merriekh, Munuki, and Citizen. Speaking after the match, Juju expressed gratitude to the supporters: “I thank the Juba Joint Fans. The fans in Juba are doing great. I j...

Munuki SC Edge Bajur FC to Go Level at the Top in Juba First Division League Munuki SC kicked off Week 3 of the Juba Football Association First Division League with a narrow 1–0 victory over Bajur FC at the Bulluk Playground in Juba on Sunday. Winger Redento Paulino scored the only goal of the match, sealing all three points for the Snakes. With the win, Munuki SC move level on four points with Viva Stars, El-Merriekh, Gudele, and Citizen FC at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Bajur FC remain on one point  matches. 📸 Caption: Redento Paulino received the Most Valuable Player award, presented by the Juba Joint Fans, at Bulluk Playground. 

“It Wasn’t Easy, But the Boys Delivered” – Viva Star Coach Simon Lagu After Simba Victory Sports Hunter South Sudan - Juba Viva Star FC Head Coach Simon Lagu praised his side's resilience after they battled from behind to defeat 10 men  Simba FC 2-1 in Matchday 2 of the Juba Football Association First Division League , widely known as the Konyokonyo League, at the Bulluk Playground on Wedneasday . The win marks Viva Star’s third consecutive league victory over Simba , following a 2-0 and 3-0 double over the Dababat last season. It also pushes The Fighters to the top of the league standings alongside Meriekh FC, both sitting on 4 points after two games. “The match was very hard. We came from one goal down, and I want to thank my boys for the result they brought,” Lagu said post-match. “We made some key substitutions during the game, and that’s what helped us turn things around. It was tough, but we fought for it.” One of those game-changing substitutions was forward Ma...

“We Have to Accept It” – Simba Coach Drichi Reflects on Costly Defeat to Viva Star Sports Hunter South Sudan – Juba Simba FC Head Coach Drichi Joseph expressed disappointment but remained composed after watching his side fall 2-1 to Viva Star FC in Week 2 of the 2025/26 Konyokonyo League  at the Bulluk Playground in Juba on Wednesday— a result that marks their first defeat of the season and a third consecutive league loss to their rivals. The Dababat of Simba now sit third on the league table with 3 points from two matches , having won their opening fixture but falling short in their toughest test yet. “I don’t think there’s a coach who feels good after losing a game,” Drichi said post-match. “Our dream as coaches is always to win and to produce good results. Today it didn’t go our way, so definitely I can’t be happy. But of course, I have to accept it and take it.” The decisive goal — a goalkeeper error that allowed Viva Star’s Mangisto “Mbappé” Ceasar’s cross to slip t...

Supersub Mbappé Steals the Spotlight as Viva Star Secure First Win in Konyokonyo League Sports Hunter South Sudan - Juba Viva Star FC’s thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Simba FC Juba on Wednesday wasn’t just about three points — it was the rise of a game-changer. Off the bench and into the spotlight, Mangisto Ceasar , better known as “Mbappé,” delivered the decisive moment of magic that lifted The Fighters to their first win of the 2025 Konyokonyo League season. Introduced early in the second half with the match tied at 1-1, Mbappé made an instant impact. A seemingly harmless cross from the right wing turned into a nightmare for the Simba goalkeeper, who mishandled the delivery and allowed the ball to trickle into the net — the winning goal. “I came off the bench, and honestly, I wasn’t even 100%. But the coach kept me out to come in when the time was right — and I thank him for that,” said Mbappé after being awarded Man of the Match by the Juba Joint Fans . “I want to thank ...

Viva Star FC Edge Simba in Thrilling Encounter to Secure First Win By Emalex Brown | Sports Hunter South Sudan– Juba Viva Star FC recorded their first victory of the 2025 season in the Juba Football Association First Division League , overcoming Simba FC Juba 2-1 in a tense midweek clash on Wednesday evening at the Buluk Training Center . Simba FC drew first blood early in the contest after fullback Charles Ogu brought down a Simba forward in the area. Captain Loki Thuar stepped up and confidently converted from the spot, handing the Dababat a 1-0 lead. But Viva Star responded with intent, gradually asserting control. Their persistence paid off in the 40th minute when forward Riek Pur Jany fired home the equalizer, restoring parity just before the break. The second half saw a tactical shift from Viva Star, with the introduction of Mangisto Jidu Ceaser , affectionately known as "Mbappé" . Just minutes after coming on, Mbappé floated in a routine cross from the rig...

Match Preview: Simba FC Host Viva Stars in Konyo Konyo League Grudge Match Juba, South Sudan – The stage is set at Buluk Playground as Simba FC take on Viva Stars FC today  Wednesday at 3:00 PM in Matchday 2 of the Juba Football Association First Division League , widely known as the Konyo Konyo League . Simba FC, known as “The Dababat” , enter the clash with high confidence after a commanding 5-1 win over Al Hilal FC in their season opener. The victory sent a strong message to the rest of the league, and Simba will now be aiming to build on that momentum and claim another three points. Meanwhile, Viva Stars FC will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating 2-2 draw in the opening Kator Derby against Talanga FC. Despite showing flashes of quality, Viva were left to rue missed opportunities and wrong passes that cost them a winning start. Simba Seeking Redemption While Simba’s form looks promising, history isn’t on their side. Last season, Viva Stars completed a double ...

El Merriekh Goalkeeper J. Malish Praises Tough Al Huriya Despite Narrow Win By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku : Sports Hunter South Sudan : Juba, South Sudan –   El Merriekh FC Juba goalkeeper J. Malish has hailed newly promoted Al Huriya FC as a "tough side" following his team’s hard-fought 1-0 victory in Matchday 2 of the Konyo Konyo League , played on Tuesday at the Buluk Training Ground in Juba. Despite walking away with a clean sheet and being named Most Valuable Player (MVP) by the Juba Joint Fans , Malish was quick to acknowledge the strength of their opponents. “The game was not easy. Al Huriya is a tough side — they have good players and quality. But we managed to contain the game without rushing. Our team is small in comparison, but we stayed disciplined. Honestly, they played better than us, but we handled the pressure,” Malish told journalists after the match. The goalkeeper's impressive performance between the posts was vital in securing El Merriekh’s first ...

El-Merriekh FC Juba Registers First Win of the Season in Victory Over Al-Huriya FC By Emalex Brown:  Sports Hunter South Sudan : Juba, South Sudan – 23 September 2025 El-Merriekh FC Juba secured their first win of the 2025/2026 Juba Football Association first Division League, popularly known as Konyo Konyo League,  with a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Al-Huriya FC Juba on Tuesday evening at the Buluk Training Center. In a closely contested match, El-Merriekh broke the deadlock with the game’s only goal, earning a crucial three points after a winless start to their campaign. The result marks a positive turning point for the side, which had struggled to convert performances into results in their season opener. Al-Huriya FC, making their debut in South Sudan’s top flight, showed resilience throughout the encounter but were ultimately unable to find an equalizer. Despite the loss, their disciplined display offers signs of promise for the remainder of the season. Pho...

Gurei City FC Hold Munuki SC to Goalless Draw in Konyokonyo League Debut By Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan News Gurei City FC marked their debut in the Juba Football Association First Division League—commonly known as the Konyokonyo League —with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Munuki SC on Sunday. The match, played at the Buluk Playground in Juba, saw the newcomers display defensive resilience against one of the league’s more experienced sides. Despite several chances created by both teams, neither side managed to find the breakthrough in what was a tightly contested encounter. The result gives Gurei City their first point in Juba's top-tier regional league, and signals their intent to compete among the capital’s football elite. Munuki SC, meanwhile, will feel they missed an opportunity to capitalize on their experience, as they failed to convert key chances in front of goal. The Konyokonyo League continues to grow in competitiveness, with new entrants like Gurei ...

Simba FC Hit 5 Past 10-Man Al Hilal to Go Top of Konyokonyo League By Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Simba FC opened their 2025/26 Juba Football Association First Division League campaign in style with a commanding 5-1 victory over a 10-man Al Hilal FC on on Thursday. Al Hilal, who were reduced to ten men during the match, struggled to contain Simba’s attacking threat as the game progressed. Despite moments of resistance, the numerical disadvantage proved too much to overcome. Simba’s Head Coach Drichi Joseph credited the result to teamwork and improved preparation, especially after failing to beat Al Hilal in both fixtures last season. “It’s all about hard work and planning as a team. We knew we needed to do better this time, and the boys delivered,” Drichi told Sports Hunter after the match. With the result, Simba FC temporarily top the league table with 3 points and a strong goal difference, while Al Hilal FC sit bottom (15th) with zero points and work...

Al Hilal Coach Praises Young Squad After Heavy Opening Loss Sports Hunter South Sudan : By :Emmanuel Patrick Laku  :Photo Credit: Sanya Al Hilal FC Head Coach Nasreldin Suleiman remained upbeat despite his team’s 5-1 loss to Simba SC in Juba’s First Division League opener, at the Bulluk Playground on Thursday. Speaking after the match, Suleiman praised his players for showing character, especially in the second half. “Defeat doesn’t mean the team performed badly. Simba took their chances well in the first half, but after the break we played our football and even dominated until the penalty changed the momentum. That shows the boys are improving,” he said. The coach congratulated Simba on their victory, noting their experience and new signings made the difference. He emphasized that Al Hilal, with many academy graduates and first-timers on artificial turf, will only get better with time. “This is the first time many of our players are playing together at this level. The sec...

  El Merriekh Coach Admits Side Was “Lucky” After Draw With Bajur FC in Konyokonyo League Opener JUBA, Sept 15, 2025  – El Merriekh FC head coach  Richard Olari Orji  admitted his side was “lucky” to walk away with a point after a hard-fought draw against newly promoted  Bajur FC  in the opening match of the  2025/26 Juba Football Association First Division League , popularly known as the  Konyokonyo League . The match, played on Monday evening at the  Bulluk Playground in Juba , saw Bajur FC mark their  top-flight debut  in style, pushing El Merriekh to the limit throughout the contest. In his  post-match interview , Coach Olari praised the intensity of the newcomers while criticizing his own team’s complacency: “It was a tough game, and a nice game. This is what we were not expecting. As a new team coming from another division, I was sure they would give us a good fight. They wanted to prove to people they are not here by mis...

Munuki SC Reach Agreement with Coach Kayanga John for Head Coach Role Juba – Juba Football Association side Munuki Sports Club has reached a principal agreement with Coach Kayanga John to take over as the club’s new head coach. In an exclusive interview with Sports Hunter South Sudan held recently in Juba, the club’s secretary Richard George confirmed the deal, noting that only final paperwork remains before an official announcement is made. “I am just here to confirm our agreement with Coach Kayanga John. The club has reached a principal agreement with him. We have agreed on a 2-year contract. The only thing remaining is to finalize the paperwork, then maybe within the weekend the club will announce the new head coach,” said Richard George. While confirming the deal, the club opted to keep the financial terms of the agreement confidential. Coach Kayanga is set to replace former head coach Khamis Rahal (Wilson) , who recently joined Al Ghazala Wau , a newly promoted side in th...

By Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Official Exit After One Season Kator Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of Assistant Coach Kayanga John after one season with the club. Speaking exclusively to Sports Hunter South Sudan on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 , the club's Secretary General, Robert Ohiya , confirmed Kayanga’s exit. “Kayanga John has given us an official letter two days ago. He was our assistant coach, but right now he has disengaged himself from being an assistant coach,” said Ohiya. He further revealed that Kayanga has already joined another club. “He has been already contracted by Munuki SC as I speak.” A Key Contributor to Kator’s Success Kayanga served as assistant to Head Coach Nicola Peter Orat , focusing on match analysis and strategy. His contribution was instrumental in guiding Kator FC to a second-place finish in the inaugural South Sudan Premier League , just behind unbeaten champions Jamus SC . “It is very unfortunate as...