Al Hilal Arrive in Burundi Capital Ahead of “Aigle Noir” Clash

Bujumbura – Sudanhorizon

The delegation of Sudanese club Al Hilal has arrived in the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, ahead of its match against Aigle Noir on Saturday in the first-leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

The delegation received a warm welcome from members of the Sudanese community, representatives of the Sudanese Embassy, and officials from Aigle Noir before heading to the Kiriri Grand Hotel, where the team will stay during its time in Burundi.

Al Hilal will hold its first training session this Thursday evening at the main stadium where the match will be played. The coaching staff, led by German coach Josef Zinnbauer, will focus on recovery exercises and reducing the effects of travel fatigue to maintain the players’ readiness.

The Blue Waves will complete their preparations at 3 p.m. on Friday at Intwari Stadium, which will host the much-anticipated clash between the two sides.

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