Debutant Al Hilal of Sudan Making Waves in Champions League!

Al Hilal of Sudan and Libyan outfit Al Ittihad have shown little respect for the established order in African football with impressive starts to their debut group campaigns in the CAF Champions League. The unfancied duo again emerged with enhanced reputations after the second round of league matches in Africa's top club competition at the weekend. Al Hilal picked up their first points with a home triumph over Esperance in Group B, while Al Ittihad drew away at another powerful Tunisia side, Etoile Sahel, in the other section. The Libyans won their first game at the end of last month and now have four points, enough to see them share Group A leadership with Etoile Sahel. Read More...