Match information:
Teams:
Al-Hilal of Sudan (Al-Hilal Al-Asimi, named after the capital, Khartoum). Al-Merreikh of Sudan (Al-Merreikh of the Capital).
Confrontations:
Al-Hilal and Al-Merreikh matches are considered among the most competitive matches in Sudanese football, attracting large crowds.
Championships:
Both teams are among the most decorated teams in the Sudanese Premier League, constantly competing for titles.
Confrontations and championships between Al-Hilal of Sudan and Al-Merreikh of Sudan
Overall title in head-to-head matches
Al-Hilal vs. Al-Merreikh matches (known as the "Sudan Derby" or "Sudanese Football Summit") are considered among the most intense matches Rivalry in Africa, where sporting rivalry sometimes extends to the fan and social aspects.
Al-Hilal is called "The Leader," while Al-Merreikh is known as "The Global Club."
Confrontation statistics (according to the latest available data)
- Number of official matches: More than 200 matches in all tournaments.
- Al-Hilal wins: ≈ 85 wins.
- Al-Merreikh wins: ≈ 75 wins.
- Drawn matches: ≈ 40 draws.
(Note: Figures are approximate and may vary slightly depending on Sources).
Meetings in the Sudanese Premier League
- Al-Hilal and Al-Merreikh are the most successful teams in the league:
- Al-Hilal: ≈ 30 titles (the most in history).
- Al-Merreikh: ≈ 20 titles (second in the rankings).
- Their matches often decide the fate of the title, especially in recent years.
Meetings in the Sudan Cup
- The two teams have competed in several Cup finals, with Al-Hilal prevailing in recent years.
- Number of matches in the Cup: ≈ 30 matches.
Meetings in African Championships
- The two teams have faced each other in African competitions such as:
- CAF Champions League.
- CAF Confederation Cup.
- Among the most famous African confrontations between them:
- 2007 (Confederation Cup): Al-Hilal won 3-1 on aggregate.
Most notable recent results (approximately the last 5 years)
1. 2023 (Sudanese League): Al-Hilal 2-1 Al-Merreikh.
2. 2022 (Sudan Cup): Al-Merreikh 1-0 Al-Hilal.
3. 2021 (League): Al-Hilal 3-2 Al-Merreikh (an exciting match). 4. 2019 (League): 1-1 draw. 5. 2018 (Sudan Cup): Al-Hilal 2-0 Al-Merreikh. Fans and Influence - The match is played at Al-Hilal Stadium (Omdurman) or Al-Merreikh Stadium (Khartoum), and is often packed with fans, although capacity is sometimes reduced for security reasons. - Fans are sometimes prohibited due to security or historical tensions between fans.
