Under pressure but never panicked, El‑Merreikh SC‑Bentiu once again showed why they are setting the pace of the title race, roaring back from an early setback to beat Holy Family FC 3–1 in a statement victory.
The afternoon began on the wrong note for the league leaders as Holy Family struck first, catching El-Merreikh cold in the opening exchanges. For a moment, doubts crept in.
The tempo was sluggish, the passes slightly off, and the champions-elect looked human.
Just before halftime, Martin Kizza dragged El-Merreikh back into the contest with a priceless equalizer cool, composed, and perfectly timed. It was the spark that lit the fire.
After the break, El-Merreikh SC-Bentiu returned with intent written all over their play.
The pressure intensified, the movement sharpened, and Holy Family were pushed deeper with every passing minute.
The breakthrough arrived when Sampi Ousmane struck clinically to give the leaders a deserved advantage, capping off a dominant spell.
As Holy Family searched desperately for a way back, El-Merreikh delivered the knockout blow.
Tot Maet Doh sealed the comeback with the third goal, sending the bench into celebration and underlining the gulf in control during the second half.
Ousmane’s performance stood out above all relentless movement, sharp finishing, and leadership in attack earning him a deserved Man of the Match award and further cementing his status as one of South Sudan’s rising stars.
The win keeps El-Merreikh SC-Bentiu six points clear at the summit with 50 points from 19 games, maintaining their grip on the title race.
Chasing closest are Jamus SC, second on 44 points with a game in hand, but the message from the leaders is clear: they are not slowing down.
Another test passed. Another comeback delivered. And once again, El-Merreikh SC-Bentiu prove that champions respond when it matters most.
