In a strategic move, Sudanese giants Al Hilal have decided to stage their CAF Champions League quarterfinal home match in Libya, opting for the city of Benghazi.
The club’s board reached this decision after careful deliberations, with a focus on capitalizing on the potential support from Sudanese nationals who have sought refuge in Libya due to the ongoing civil war.
While Al Hilal has been hosting their Champions League group-stage ties in Mauritania and their domestic league matches in Nouakchott, this change of venue is aimed at rallying the large Sudanese diaspora in Libya, ensuring the team gets the backing it needs for their crucial continental campaign. Sources suggest the massive turnout of supporters in Benghazi is key to the club’s strategy.
Al Hilal, led by Congolese tactician Florent Ibenge, has enjoyed a successful run in the CAF Champions League, finishing at the top of Group A ahead of notable teams like MC Alger, Young Africans, and TP Mazembe. Meanwhile, the club is also taking action against unauthorized sellers of its merchandise.
