South Sudan Football Association has officially announced the teams that will participate in the inaugural South Sudan Premier League for the 2024/2025 season. Following the SSFA Board of Directors’ Extraordinary Meeting No. 9/2024 held on August 6, 2024, it has been confirmed that ten teams from various Local Football Associations will compete in this historic league.
The selection process for the participating teams was rigorous, involving the top performers from the South Sudan National League 2023/2024. The teams were determined based on their standings in three groups, with the top three teams from each group securing their spots in the Premier League. Additionally, the highest-ranking fourth team from among the three groups was also selected to complete the roster.
The follow are the confirmed teams for the South Sudan Premier League 2024/2025 are as follows.
Group A (Wau)
- Salaam Aweil (7 points)
- Hilal Wau (5 points)
- Holy Family Rumbek (3 points)
Group B (Juba)
- Malakia FC Juba (9 points)
- Young Star Torit (6 points)
- Lion Hunters FC Yei (1 point)
Group C (Juba)
- El Merriekh FC Bentiu (9 points)
- Koryom FC Bor (6 points)
- Olympic FC Renk (1 point)
Highest-Ranking Fourth Team:
- Nile City FC Yambio (1 point, GD -6)
The league matches will be held exclusively in the cities of Juba and Wau, utilizing the Juba National Stadium, Buluk Training Center, and Wau Stadium.
The SSFA has requested the selected teams to confirm their readiness to participate by providing an official confirmation letter no later than August 17, 2024. This marks a significant step in the development of football in South Sudan, with the SSFA expressing its gratitude to the entire football family for their unwavering support and dedication.
