Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:46 / Updated Saturday, January 24, 2026 10:47
Al-Hilal Omdurman, the team of Laurentiu Reghecampf (50 years old), drew 2-2 against Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the best teams in Africa, in a group stage match of the African Champions League.
Following this result, the Romanian team has a chance to qualify for the elimination phase of the competition.
Al-Hilal Omdurman, important draw at the ground of Mamelodi Sundowns
Laurentiu Reghecampf continues the good streak on the bench of Al Hilal Omdurman. The technician's team managed to snatch a point from the trip within the stage with the number 3 of the groups of the African Champions League, in front of Mamelodi Sundowns, a team from South Africa, considered one of the best teams on the continent. This team was also present at the 2025 Club World Championship.
Al Hilal Omdurman opened the score with the success of Omer (15), but was equalized after only 7 minutes, with the success of Arthur Sales (22). The hosts took the lead in the second half, through Mokoenan's goal (64). Omer achieved the “double” in the 71st minute, establishing the final result of the game, 2-2.
Reghecampf experienced the end of the game with emotions. In the 85th minute, Flomo saw the red card, and the Romanian team was outnumbered. However, this aspect did not influence the last minutes of the game.
Al-Hilal Omdurman, important draw at Mamelodi Sundowns' ground / photo: Facebook
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The two teams will meet again next round. After the first 3 stages, both teams have 5 points each in group C, but the leader is the team from South Africa, thanks to the goal difference
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Earlier, Al-Hilal Omdurman won against MC Alger, score 2-1, and drew with St. Eloi Lupopo, score 1-1
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The first two teams in the ranking will qualify for the elimination phase
Following this result, the team from Sudan reaches 10 consecutive games without defeat, of which 8 victories.
Video summary of the match
