Juba - Malakia SC made a winning start to the South Sudan Women’s Premier League, defeating El Merriekh FC 2-0 at Bulluk Playground in Juba on Wednesday evening.
Margret Morris broke the deadlock in the 38th minute, putting Malakia SC in front before the break.
The Royal Club continued to control the game after halftime and eventually doubled their advantage through Jerisha Kiden in the 79th minute.
Kiden’s late strike sealed all three points for Malakia SC and ensured a positive opening to their league campaign.
The result puts Malakia SC fourth in the South Sudan Women’s Premier League standings with three points, while El Merriekh FC are temporarily sixth with no points after the opening round.
Malakia SC will now look to build on their winning start as the Women’s Premier League season continues, while El Merriekh FC will aim to respond in their next fixture.
