South Sudan National League
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| Organising body | South Sudan Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of clubs | 14 Teams |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | South Sudan Premier League |
| Relegation to | Regional Local Association Leagues |
| Domestic cup | South Sudan National Cup |
| Current champions | Super Star FC Bor |
| Most championships | Atlabara (3) |
| Current: 2025/26 Season | |
The South Sudan National League (SSNL) is the second-tier football league in South Sudan, organized by South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). The league was established in 2011, It serves as the primary promotion pathway to the top division known as South Sudan Premier League (SSPL).
History
The competition now commonly called the South Sudan National League or South Sudan Football Championship began after South Sudan Independence in 2011 and involved champions from different state associations. At the time, it was effectively the country's top national competition because nationwide South Sudan Premier League did not yet exist [1]
The new national professional top division, the South Sudan Premier League (SSPL), was officially launched in late 2024, which moved the National League down to the second tier.[1]
Historical Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | South Sudan Becomes Independent |
| 2011-12 | First Football Championship league held |
| 2011-2024 | National League Functions as the top national competition |
| 2024 | South Sudan Premier League established |
| 2025-present | National League becomes the Second-tier League |
League format
Previous winners
| Years | Champions |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Al-Salam (1) |
| 2013 | Atlabara (1) |
| 2014 | Al-Malakia (1) |
| 2015 | Atlabara (2) |
| 2016 | (Not held) |
| 2017 | Al-Salam (2) |
| 2018 | Al-Hilal (1) |
| 2019 | Atlabara (3) |
| 2020 | Championship not finished due to Covid-19 |
| 2021 | (Not held) |
| 2022 | (Not held) |
| 2023 | Bor Salaam (1) |
| 2024/25 | (Not held)
League was replaced by South Sudan Premier League |
| 2025/26 | Super Stare FC Bor (1) |
Performance by club
| Club | Winners | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Atlabara | 3 | 2013, 2015, 2019 |
| Al-Salaam | 2 | 2011–12, 2017 |
| Al-Malakia | 1 | 2014 |
| Al-Hilal Wau | 1 | 2018 |
| Salaam (Bor) | 1 | 2023 |
| Super Stare FC Bor | 1 | 2024/25 |