Bara boys took control of the league table after beating El Meriekh Juba 3:0 in a highly contested game played in Buluk Technical Center Tuesday afternoon.

The football giants are taking the Juba local league by storm. They were ready for the task as they took on El Meriekh, geared up for goals. Indeed, they took their chances and led their rivals in the first half.

In the early stages of the second half, El Meriekh’s star striker Jimmy Micheal caused serious trouble as he forced Atlabara to defend deep.

An open chance came through for Atlabara, they looped in, but it was ruled out for an offside.

Moments later, the club would score their second goal as Kaluchi deflected a shot to his own net to make it 2:0 up for the visitors.

El Meriekh had another opportunity to have a take home, but they squandered.

This opened the gaps for Atlabara, who ran riot again for the third time on El Meriekh Juba in extra time as the visitors made it 3:0 to sit comfortably on the league table.

The team has been playing with purpose as they control proceedings in every match they play this season, resulting to a complete transformation in the season.  

The home team (El Meriekh), has had poor form this season, as they lose back-to-back matches.  

The former South Sudan National Cup champions, who went up to Angola to represent the country, are in a series of mess as they record declining performance.

Zola, the man of the match, stressed that the game was very difficult, even though they managed to win.  

“I am very happy. Looking at the game, it was a tough one, but we managed to win,” he said.

Meanwhile, regarding his form, the player said he has been working hard, which has led to the gradual improvement.  

“I still need to work hard. Even today, I gave an assist and a goal, but it is not enough. I need to add more goals,” he said.

The former South Sudan National Cup champions (El Merriekh), who went up to Angola to represent the country, are facing challenges as they record declining performance.