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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given Sudanese giants Al-Merreikh, Al-Hilal the green light to compete in the Rwanda Premier League.<\/p>\n

The development was confirmed by Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) on Wednesday, November 19.<\/p>\n

The federation had opened doors for the both clubs to join the 16-team league but CAF was yet to give it a go ahead.<\/p>\n

The green light comes at a time the league is in its seventh match day of the campaign.<\/p>\n

The Sudanese powerhouses requested to join Rwanda Premier League following the suspension of football activities in Sudan due to the ongoing civil war.<\/p>\n

The Sudan Premier League has been halted since April 2023, prompting the clubs to seek temporary relocation.<\/p>\n

Rwanda Premier League will now revise fixtures to accommodate the clubs.<\/p>\n

Last year, Sudanese rivals Al Hilal and Al Merreikh \u2014 who have between them won 49 of the previous 53 league titles featured in Mauritanian Premier League, in Northwest Africa.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given Sudanese giants Al-Merreikh, Al-Hilal the green light to compete in the Rwanda Premier League. The development was confirmed by Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) on Wednesday, November 19. 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