South Sudan Premier League leaders EL Merriekh SC Bentiu rallied from a goal down to beat Holy Family 3-1 to extend their lead at the top of the standings.
Ugandan import a former Sports Club Villa, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Express and Vipers’ left footed winger Martin Kiiza signed on a short-term deal of six months was target for El Merreikh by netting the leveler.
Malian international Sampi Ousmane restored El Merreikh’s advantage by netting the second goal before Tot Maet Doh completing the rout for the “Mars”.
Ousmane signed from the 2016 Ghana Premier League side and 2016 Ghanian Football Association (FA) Cup champions Bechem United was voted as the Bebeto Coach Services Man of The Match (MOTM) for his masterclass performance on the pitch.
The win keeps, El Merreikh at the top of the standings with 50 points with a six point lead against their closest challengers defending champions Jamus.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal SC Wau defeated Bentiu City SC 6-0 in a South Sudan Premier League match. The match, part of the SSPL Week 18 action, saw a dominant performance by Al Hilal in a game played at the Juba National Stadium
Simon Kuoto’o was named man of the match
