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Sudan Football Association appoints Ezzaki Badou new national team head coach

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The Sudan Football Association (SFA) has named former Moroccan goalkeeper Ezzaki Badou, nicknamed Zaki as the new national team head coach.

Zaki who also led the Atlas Lions of Morocco to finish runners-up in the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) unveiled as new coach of Sudan national team on March 12th, 2023.

SFA officials led by the President, Dr. Mutasim Jaafar Sarkhatm unveiled the new coach who will be in-charge of the national team when they play two Group I matches against Gabon in the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers later this month.

The SFA announced that Zaki will work with former striker of the Moroccan national team, Youssef Fartout, as his assistant.

Zaki played for the Morocco national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, four Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and in the 1984 Summer Olympics Los Angeles, California, United States.

The new coach said his ambition is to lead the Sudan national team to achieve positive results in the African qualifiers, expressing his happiness with this experience. Zaki has handled several teams in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco including powerhouse Wydad Casablanca.

Zaki takes over from Burhan Tia whose contract was not renewed after Sudan’s poor show at the 2022 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) held in Algeria early this year.

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Tanzania silence Angola to qualify for 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup

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Tanzania have booked a place in the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The Serengeti Boys secured their placed after recoring a second consecutive win at the on-going TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

They opened their campaign with a 3-0 win against Mozambique in Group C few days ago, and followed up with another similar score against Angola on Sunday.

Razaki Mbegelendi gave Tanzania the lead in the first half, while Hassan Kazingo and Sadam Hamis added two second half goals to make sure Serengeti Boys maintained their 100% winning run.

On Saturday CECAFA’s other two teams Uganda and Ethiopia suffered defeats. Uganda lost 1-0 to Cameroon in a Group B match, while Ethiopia fell 2-1 to hosts Morocco in a Group A contest.

Ethiopia and Uganda will return to action in their last group matches on May 19th against Tunisia and Ivory Coast respectively. Tanzania will play their last Group C match against Mali on May 20th.

The top two teams in each of the four groups earn direct qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026, while the other two slots are determined via a playoffs. A total of 10 teams will qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026.

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Burundi’s Rukinzo FC book TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup slot

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Rukinzo FC have defeated Aigle Noir CS to win the 2026 Burundi President’s Cup.

After a goalless first half, Patrick Mawazo netted the lone goal after 65 minutes in the final played at the Intwari Stadium on Friday.

Aigle Noir CS tried to fight back strongly and missed several scoring opportunities.

The victory ensures Rukinzo FC will now represent Burundi in the 2026/2027 CAF Confederation Cip, while the Primus Premier League champions Aigle Noir CS play in the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League.

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Guest side Al Hilal SC win Rwanda BK Pro League

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Sudan giants Al Hilal SC have again written history by winning the 2025/2026 Rwanda Premier League title – BK Pro League.

Last season they also emerged champions of the Mauritania Premier League.

The guest side Al Hilal SC were crowned champions after defeating Gasogi United 2-1 in a League match played on Wednesday.

They finished with 70 points, ahead of army side APR FC who bagged 59 points. Another guest side from Sudan Al Merriekh collected 58 points to finish third.

The two Sudan teams were forced to relocate and play as guest sides in the Rwanda Premier League because of the political conflict that affected Football activities back in Sudan.

Al Hilal SC becomes the first club in history to win top-flight league titles in Sudan, Mauritania and Rwanda.

However, according to the regulations by the Rwanda Premier League Board, Al-Hilal SC will not be allowed to represent Rwanda in African competitions.

Al Hilal SC will still play in the play-offs of the Elite League organized by the Sudan Football Association (SFA) to determine which teams will play in the 2026/2027 CAF competitions.

Handled by Romanian coach Laurențiu Reghecampf, Al-Hilal SC also reached the quarter final stage of the 2025/2026 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.

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Uganda Cubs kick start AFCON U-17 with 3-0 victory against DR Congo

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A 10-man Uganda Cubs side have made a winning start in the 2026 TotaIEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicked off today in Rabat, Morocco.

The CECAFA side humbled debut making DR Congo 3-0 in their opening Group B match played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on T8 ground.

Midfielder Own Mukisa gave Uganda the lead after 37 minutes, and Nicholas Kawooya made it 2-0 at the stroke of half time.

The DR Congo team returned charged and tried to push forward, but failed to tame the Ugandan defending line. Uganda had Trevor Mubiru sent-off, but the Cubs still added a goal by substitute Abulshakur Bobi.

“I am very happy that my team was disciplined and managed to score three goals in the opening match,” said Uganda’s head coach Laryea Kingston.

Uganda are now top of Group B after Cote d’Ivoire also defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the earlier match of the same group.

Another CECAFA side Ethiopia started their campaign with a goalless draw against Egypt in a Group A match.

The CECAFA U-17 reigning champions Tanzania will take to the field on Thursday in a Group C match against Mozambique.

The top two teams in each of the four groups earn direct qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026, while the other two slots are determined via a playoffs. A total of 10 teams will qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026.

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