22/06/2026
BREAKING NEWS...
GEPT Board Orders Semi-Final Replay as Toch West Declines and Toch North Withdraws
The GEPT Board members have delivered their final verdict today on the players' eligibility case involving Toch West Payam Football Team and Toch North Payam Football Team in the ongoing Gogrial East Peace Tournament, 1st Edition 2026 - Juba.
The GEPT Board has ruled that Toch West Payam Football Team and Toch North Payam Football Team must replay their semi-final match after both sides were found guilty of fielding ineligible players.
The case began in the month of May after Toch North Payam submitted a complaint a day after being defeated in their semi-final match against Toch West Payam, which they lost on penalties.
They alleged that the Toch West goalkeeper was not eligible, claiming he was not from Gogrial East County.
Following an investigation, the GEPT organizing committee found that the Toch West goalkeeper was from Bor and awarded the case in favor of Toch North Payam, disqualifying Toch West Payam from the final.
However, Toch West Payam later appealed, also accusing Toch North Payam of fielding ineligible player. The matter was then forwarded to the GEPT Board for review.
After examining , the Board found that Toch North Payam Football had also used ineligible player, making both sides guilty.
At a meeting held in Juba this morning, the Board ruled that both Payam football teams must replay their semi-final fixture.
Following the decision, Toch West Payam Football Team announced that it would not participate in the ordered rematch.
In response, Toch North Payam Football Team withdrew from the tournament, stating that the decision was made to preserve peace, unity, and harmony between the two Payams.
The case has now been officially closed by the GEPT Board, and the tournament final is expected to be played soon.