Al Hilal SC departed Rwanda for Sudan on Thursday morning, Could 14, forward of an important home mini-league event that can 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 via the upcoming event in Sudan.
A delegation comprising 26 senior gamers and members of the technical workers travelled to Khartoum aboard Badr Airways, whereas one other 28-player contingent stayed in Kigali underneath 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 participating 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 probably be hosted in Rwanda.
“It is a nice achievement to win the league in Rwanda, and we need 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 battle for the CAF Champions League spot, and we will probably be prepared for the matches. They are going to be robust video games, however the Rwanda Premier League has performed a key position in our preparations,” he added.
Al Hilal clinched the league title after opening a 14-point lead on the high 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 objectives and conceding simply 21 all through a powerful marketing campaign.
Their closest challengers typically included fellow Sudanese powerhouse Al Merrikh, who additionally just lately 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.
