Kei Emmanuel Duku
Atlabara FC continued their dominant start to the 2024/25 Juba Local Primer League season, securing a 3-1 victory over Zal Zal FC on Friday.
The match played at the Buluk Training Centre, saw Atlabara take control early on. Keer Mangar opened the scoring in the 7th minute and doubled the lead just 12 minutes later. Achuil pulled one back for Zal Zal before halftime, but Atlabara’s defense held firm.
In the second half, Kenthy Anthony sealed the win for Atlabara with a goal in the 64th minute. Khemis Daniel made a crucial save in the 75th minute, denying Achuil a second goal for Zal Zal.
Atlabara FC now sits atop the league table with two wins and a draw, while Zal Zal FC remains with 3 points from a single win and two defeats.
The last time Atlabara lost to Zal Zal was in a 2:0 in the 2023/24 South Sudan Cup
Atlabara’s next challenge will be an away match against Al-Rabbita FC on October 5th.