South Sudan Secures Last-Minute Draw Against Sudan in World Cup Qualifiers

In a thrilling match in the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup, Sudan and South Sudan played to a 1-1 draw at Martyrs of Benina Stadium. The result sees Sudan maintain its lead in the group with 12 points, while South Sudan remains at the bottom with just three points.

Match Highlights

The first half was evenly contested, with both teams sharing possession but failing to break the deadlock. Sudan finally took the lead in the 76th minute when Mohamed Issa found the net.

However, just when Sudan seemed set for victory, South Sudan’s David Omet Sibet stunned the opposition with a dramatic equalizer in the eighth minute of stoppage time, courtesy of an assist from Paul Bok Kon Bal.

Implications of the Draw

This result complicates Sudan’s path in the qualifiers, as the team was hoping for a crucial win to solidify its chances of advancing. Meanwhile, South Sudan displayed great resilience and fighting spirit, proving its growing competitiveness despite the challenges it faces in the tournament.