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Sudanese Football Teams Find Refuge in Rwanda's League

12/20/2025

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Sudanese football teams have found refuge in Kigali, Rwanda, due to the war in Sudan since April 2023.
The Rwandan Football Federation invited Sudan's top clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Merrikh to join the Rwandan Premier League for 2025–2026.
The move is unprecedented and is backed by the African Confederation, signaling regional support for sport-led diplomacy.

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Sudanese football teams have found refuge in Kigali, Rwanda, due to the war in Sudan since April 2023.
The Rwandan Football Federation invited Sudan's top clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Merrikh to join the Rwandan Premier League for 2025–2026.
The move is unprecedented and is backed by the African Confederation, signaling regional support for sport-led diplomacy.