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Sudanese clubs seek league title amid civil war

A fireman holds a smoke bomb launched by a spectator during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) final first leg match in Rabat, 18 November 2006. [FILE]

A civil war in Sudan has not prevented clubs from competing to be national champions and qualify for the 2025/26 Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions.

Here, AFP Sport also reports on why the Libyan championship play-offs will be staged in Europe, and a huge boost for Burkina Faso as they seek a maiden World Cup appearance.

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