Football: El Merriekh Bentiu face Pyramids in African Champions League
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eyeradio
South Sudan’s El Merriekh SC Bentiu will face Egypt’s Pyramids FC at Juba National Stadium in the second preliminary round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League. The match, scheduled for 3pm, is an opportunity for Bentiu to gain an advantage before the return fixture, according to Eyeradio.
South Sudanese club El Merriekh SC Bentiu face Egyptian team Pyramids FC at Juba National Stadium on 16 October in the second preliminary round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm Central Africa Time, Eyeradio reports.
Bentiu are relying on home advantage and support from the crowd to secure a favourable result. Both teams are seeking to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the next round, according to Eyeradio.
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