Al Hilal Omdurman Crowned Honorary Champions in Mauritanian Premier League

In a rare and symbolic gesture, Sudan’s Al-Hilal Omdurman's been crowned honorary champions of the Mauritanian Premier League after remarkable guest participation this season.

Why Al Hilal Played in Mauritania

Due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan & the suspension of domestic competitions, FIFA & CAF approved exceptional request from the Mauritanian Football Federation to allow Al Hilal & Al Merrikh to join the local league.

This unprecedented move offered Sudanese clubs lifeline to stay competitive during national instability.

Al Hilal’s Title Deciding Victory

On Sunday Al Hilal sealed their honorary title with hard fought 2 - 1 win over ASC Gendrim. Goals from Ahmed Salem & Aime Tendeng secured the vital three points placing the Sudanese giants at the top of the league table at the season's close.

Official Champions Remain FC Nouadhibou

Despite Al Hilal’s achievement, FC Nouadhibou remains the official 2024 Mauritanian league champion having secured the title on Saturday with 2 - 0 win over Inter Nouakchott.

Chairman’s Reaction

Al Hilal president Hesham Hassan Al Subat congratulated the squad via Facebook:

"Warmest congratulations to the technical staff, players and Al Hilal supporters everywhere for this well earned league title. This honor reflects tremendous effort, dedication and teamwork from everyone involved"

He added:

"We appreciate the collective work that brought this trophy home. Together we aim to correct mistakes & raise performance levels in future competitions".

Khaled Hegazy |

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