Friday, October 9, 2026 • The Sudan national team, the "Falcons of Jediane", dropped one place in the FIFA world ranking issued after the end of the international break, to occupy 118th place globally and 31st in Africa, ahead of resuming their campaign in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, most notably the anticipated match against Senegal. (Source: Al Hadaf newspaper) • The Sudan junior team, the "Dream Team", launch their campaign tomorrow, Saturday, in the CECAFA junior championship in the Rwandan capital Kigali against Somalia, after the tournament's groups were adjusted following Djibouti's withdrawal from participation, leaving Rwanda and Somalia alongside them, and the team concludes its preparations today with a final training session amid aspirations for a strong start. (Source: Khartoum Sport) • Al Hilal's management opened fan voting to choose the team's Player of the Month for last September among the trio Yasser Awad, Ahmed Salem Mubarak and Insumana Samora, with Mauritanian Ahmed Salem Mubarak leading the nominations thanks to his outstanding contributions to the team reaching the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. (Source: winwin)
— Sports Desk