In a decisive match, South Sudan defeated Djibouti 4-0 in the first leg of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, held at Juba National Stadium. This victory marks a significant step for South Sudan in their quest for qualification.
The match saw South Sudan take control early on, with Teng Kuol opening the scoring in the 31st minute. Following this, Justin Bangasi doubled the lead just after halftime, scoring in the 49th minute. The momentum continued as Peter Maker added the third goal in the 66th minute, and Keer Mangar sealed the victory with a fourth goal in the 81st minute.
Keer Majak played a pivotal role in the match, scoring once and providing two assists, demonstrating his importance to the team’s strategy. The comprehensive 4-0 scoreline reflects South Sudan’s dominance throughout the game.
This match is part of the preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers, emphasizing the competitive nature of the tournament. Djibouti will need a near-perfect performance in the second leg to overturn this significant deficit.
As the teams prepare for the return leg, the pressure mounts on Djibouti to respond effectively. South Sudan’s strong performance has set a high benchmark, and the upcoming match will be crucial for both teams’ aspirations in the qualifiers.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the venue and date for the second leg, but the focus will undoubtedly remain on how Djibouti plans to recover from this heavy defeat.
