South Sudan produced a commanding performance to defeat Djibouti 4-0 in the first leg of their Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round clash at the Juba National Stadium.
The hosts wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Teng Kuol opening the scoring to set the tone for a one-sided encounter.
South Sudan continued to press forward with intent, and their attacking efforts paid off as Bangasi doubled the advantage before the break.
After halftime, the home side maintained control of proceedings, showing composure and efficiency in front of goal.
Peter Manyang added a third to further strengthen their grip on the tie, while Keer Mangar capped off an impressive outing with the fourth goal, sealing a comprehensive victory.
The result gives South Sudan a significant cushion heading into the second leg, putting them in a strong position to advance to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Djibouti, on the other hand, face an uphill task and will need a remarkable turnaround to keep their AFCON hopes alive.
