South Sudan showcased an impressive display to overwhelm Djibouti 4-0 in their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 Preliminary Round first-leg showdown in Juba on Thursday.
Keer Majak was the key player, netting one goal and providing two assists, as South Sudan asserted their dominance in the matchup before the return leg, which will similarly occur at the same site.
This result gives South Sudan a considerable edge in their pursuit of reaching the group stage of the qualifiers, leaving Djibouti with a formidable task ahead in the second leg.
The match is part of the initial round of qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027, featuring the lowest-ranked squads contending for six available spots in the subsequent phase. South Sudan’s resounding victory places them firmly in command of the matchup and raises their morale as they seek to move further in the tournament.
With both matches being held in Juba, they will aim to leverage their familiarity with the environment to finish the task in the second meeting. For Djibouti, the challenge now lies in quickly regrouping and finding a way to respond, but South Sudan’s commanding performance indicates they are well-positioned to progress
