Al Hilal SC departed Rwanda for Sudan on Thursday morning, Could 14, forward of a vital home mini-league event that may decide the nation’s representatives in subsequent season’s CAF interclub competitions.
Though Al Hilal have already secured the 2024/25 BK Professional League title, their place in continental competitions is but to be confirmed, with qualification set to be determined by the upcoming event in Sudan.
A delegation comprising 26 senior gamers and members of the technical employees travelled to Khartoum aboard Badr Airways, whereas one other 28-player contingent stayed in Kigali below the supervision of the third assistant coach to finish the remaining three BK Professional League fixtures.
The Omdurman-based giants are returning dwelling for the primary time since relocating to Rwanda as a result of ongoing battle in Sudan. They’re anticipated to compete within the mini-league earlier than collaborating within the Sudan Cup.
Following the home marketing campaign, Al Hilal are scheduled to return to Kigali on June 15 for the upcoming CECAFA Kagame Cup, which will likely be hosted in Rwanda.
“This can be a nice achievement to win the league in Rwanda, and we wish to keep the identical spirit and win the title again dwelling to safe qualification for continental competitions,” stated Al Hilal head coach Laurentiu Reghecampf.
“We’re going to struggle for the CAF Champions League spot, and we will likely be prepared for the matches. They are going to be powerful video games, however the Rwanda Premier League has performed a key function in our preparations,” he added.
Al Hilal clinched the league title after opening a 14-point lead on the prime of the desk with 73 factors from 31 matches. APR FC sit second with 59 factors, whereas Al Merrikh SC are third on 58 factors from 30 video games.
The Sudanese giants amassed 73 factors from 31 matches, scoring 71 targets and conceding simply 21 all through a powerful marketing campaign.
Their closest challengers usually included fellow Sudanese powerhouse Al Merrikh, who additionally not too long ago left Rwanda to participate within the home competitors in Sudan. Each golf equipment introduced Sudan’s fiercest soccer rivalry to Rwanda throughout their keep within the nation.
