JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN β Jamus SC stepped up their preparations for the South Sudan Premier League with a convincing 3-0 victory over the South Sudan U23 national team in a friendly match at Juba National Stadium on Saturday evening.
George Rodriguez opened the scoring for the Premier League leaders in the 18th minute, rising highest to head home a brilliant cross from full-back Thomas Bawak.
Jamus doubled their advantage eight minutes after the restart when Kramako Daouda produced a superb free-kick to make it 2-0.
Henock Nday completed the scoring in the 81st minute, with his corner kick going directly into the net to seal a comfortable victory for the Buffaloes.
The friendly provided Jamus with valuable match practice during the FIFA international window, with the South Sudan Premier League temporarily paused. Jamus currently sit at the top of the league standings, having collected four 12 points from their opening four matches.
For the South Sudan U23 side, the match formed part of their preparations for their upcoming U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Djibouti, as they continue their build-up for the continental qualifying campaign.
The encounter therefore served both sides as an opportunity to maintain match fitness and assess their squads ahead of their respective upcoming commitments.
Sports Hunter South Sudan will continue to follow the Buffaloes and the Bright Stars U23 as their campaigns progress.