The verdict came after a cruel scenario for Al Merreikh. At the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, the Sudanese club came close to qualifying for the group stage. But the penalty shootout smiled on their opponents.
The return match was of great dramatic intensity. Despite a solid performance, Al Merreikh failed to capitalize on its advantage. The Omdurman team thus leaves the competition on the brink of the group stage.
This elimination is a hard blow for the Sudanese club, which hoped to join the African elite.
