Sudanese soccer giants Al Hilal and Al Merrikh have been cleared to host their dwelling matches within the 2026/27 CAF Champions League in Kigali.
The choice comes as home soccer in Sudan stays suspended as a result of ongoing civil conflict, forcing a number of prime golf equipment to hunt various bases overseas.
Each Al Hilal and Al Merrikh relocated to Rwanda final season after being admitted into the BK Professional League, utilizing Kigali as their base for each home league fixtures and continental competitions.
“CAF has inspected and authorized the venues. Al Hilal will play at Amahoro Stadium, whereas Al Merrikh will host their matches at Kigali Pelé Stadium,” Mugabe confirmed.
The 2 golf equipment secured qualification for this season's CAF Champions League after Al Hilal gained the Sudanese league title, whereas Al Merrikh completed as runners-up.
Final season, Al Hilal hosted their CAF Champions League dwelling matches in Kigali, together with the quarter-final second leg in opposition to Morocco's RS Berkane. They misplaced the match 1-0.
Along with internet hosting their continental fixtures in Rwanda, each golf equipment have formally requested permission to proceed competing within the BK Professional League subsequent season.
Mugabe mentioned the request has been submitted to CAF, with a closing choice but to be made.
The Sudanese golf equipment made a powerful affect throughout their debut season in Rwanda. Al Hilal topped the 2024/25 BK Professional League standings with 70 factors, ending forward of APR FC on 59 factors, whereas Al Merrikh completed third with 58 factors.
Their participation considerably enhanced the league's competitiveness and profile, attracting larger regional consideration and rising curiosity in matchdays.
Apart from Al Hilal and Al Merrikh, Hilal Al-Sahel Sports activities Membership has additionally utilized to host its CAF Confederation Cup dwelling matches in Kigali.
