South Sudan’s Under-17 national team has bounced back from its opening defeat with a 3–2 victory over Sudan in the ongoing CECAFA zonal competition.
The Young Bright Stars secured the win after losing 1–0 to Rwanda on 11 October.
Samson Panuel opened the scoring for South Sudan before Mobil A extended the lead in the 49th minute.
South Sudan scored their third goal through an own goal by Sudan’s Abubaker Rashed to secure the victory.
The result gives the young Bright Stars a boost as they continue their campaign in the regional tournament.
The team will now look to build on the win and strengthen its chances of progressing to the next stage of the competition.
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