Saturday, September 26, 2026 • The Sudan under-20 team were crowned champions of the East and Central Africa "CECAFA" championship in Dar es Salaam, after beating hosts Tanzania on penalties following the final going to 120 minutes, securing qualification for the 2027 Africa Youth Cup of Nations finals in Ghana (Source: Ajel News) • The Falcons of Jediane open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a valuable 1-0 win over Ethiopia from a penalty scored by Mohamed Eisa in the 86th minute, in the Group Ten first-round match at Juba Stadium, and prepare to face Mozambique on Tuesday, September 29 (Source: ksawinwin) • President of the Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, receives today at the Republican Palace in Khartoum the heroes of the youth team crowned with the CECAFA title, after the delegation arrived on a private plane (Source: Al Ahd Online, Tasamoh News) • The draw for the CAF Champions League second preliminary round placed Al Hilal against Ethiopia's Sidama Buna, and Al Merrikh against Guinea's Horoya Conakry, with the first legs on October 16-18 (Source: Khartoum Sport)
— Sports Desk