Al-Hilal Sudan announced on Monday its preliminary approval to participate in the Tanzanian league, marking a significant move amidst the hiatus in Sudanese football due to the ongoing civil war.
The club’s officials await the transition from preliminary approval to the implementation of the decision, which would constitute a precedent in African football.
However, Al-Hilal’s potential involvement in the Tanzanian league is not unprecedented in the world of football.
Several associations allow clubs from other countries to participate in their tournaments.
Here are some notable examples:
French League: Monaco, with eight Ligue 1 titles, is a prominent figure in French football.
Its participation was extended upon invitation by the French Football Federation due to the absence of a league in Monaco in 1933.
English League: Several Welsh clubs, including Swansea City, Cardiff City, and Newport County, participate in English football despite having their own Welsh Football Association and league.
Swansea City notably clinched the English FA Cup in 1927 and competed in Europe in 2008.
Scottish League: English club Berwick Rangers participates in the Scottish Second Division.
Conversely, there have been requests from Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers to participate in the English league, although they remain unresolved.
American League: The American league includes three Canadian clubs: Toronto FC, Montreal Impact, and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Last year, the team from Toronto won the American league title.
