By Emmanuel Patrick Laku — Sports Hunter South Sudan
Juba - El Merriekh SC stepped up their preparations for the CAF Champions League second preliminary round with a convincing 4–0 friendly victory over Juba Football Association First Division side Black Eagle FC at Juba National Stadium, on Monday morning 12th Oct, 2026.
The reigning South Sudan Premier League champions, coached by Claude Loboko, delivered an attacking performance, scoring four goals to secure a comfortable win ahead of their upcoming continental assignment against Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
Captain, Rehan Anger opened the scoring in the 19th minute, finishing from close range after a cross from the right flank to put El Merriekh in front.
Gaetan Masha doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute with an impressive long-range strike that found the back of the net, giving the champions greater control of the contest.
Sampi ousmane made it 3–0 in the 42nd minute, converting from close range as El Merriekh continued to threaten the Black Eagle defence.
Eric completed the scoring in first-half stoppage time, extending the lead to four goals before the interval and sealing a dominant first-half display.
Black Eagle, who compete in the Juba Football Association First Division, were unable to find a response as El Merriekh secured a 4–0 victory.
The friendly forms part of El Merriekh’s preparations for the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, where they are set to face Egyptian opponents Pyramids FC in the first leg.
For Loboko and his players, the encounter provided an opportunity to work on their attacking play and build momentum ahead of a challenging test on the continental stage.
Full-time: El Merriekh SC 4–0 Black Eagle FC.
