The South Sudan National League (SSNL) Is The Second-Tier Football League In South Sudan, Organized By The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). Established in 2011 Following the independence, It Serves As The Primary Promotion Pathway To The Top Division South Sudan Premier League.
| 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 | |
History
editThe 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
edit| 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
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Previous winners
edit| 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 | Al Merreikh (1) |
| 2024/25 | Super Stare FC Bor (1) |
Performance by club
edit| 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 |
| Al Merreikh | 1 | 2024 |
| Super Stare FC Bor | 1 | 2024/25 |