Al Merreikh saw their CAF Champions League group stages campaign off to a bright start when they defeated Algeria’s MC El Eulma 2-0 in their Group B tie at El Merreikh Stadium, in Khartoum on Friday night.
The hosts ensured they retained the full three points when Eulma’s defender Adel Namane turned the hosts attack into his own net and conceded an own goal as early as the seventh minute.
Both sides went to the interval with the hosts enjoying a lead, however, the second half saw Merreikh extending their lead when Bakri Al Madina assisted by Didier Libere made it two towards the hour mark.
Coached by Cherif Hadjar, the visitors were dealt a huge blow when their defender who scored an own goal, Namane, received his marching orders in the 61st minute which made it difficult for the Algerians to find their way back into the game.
Although the Red Devils are now topping the group standings with three points and two goals next to their name, this could change depending on the result in the Algerian derby between ES Setif and USM Alger on Sunday.
The victory gives Diego Garzitto’s men an advantage as they will be on the road for their next assignment away to USM Alger in the second week of next month.
On the other hand, the loss for Babia means they have to bag maximum points when they host Algerian giants, Setif on July 11 at home.
Merreikh Al Sudan: (1) (2) (Namane 07’, Al Madina 56’)
MC Eulma: (0)
Merreikh: J. Salim, Ala'a Eldin Yousif, Musaab Omer, Ragei Abdalla, Amir Kamal, A. Okrah, Ramadan Agab, D. Liberé, Bakri Al Madina, S. Jabason, F. Coffie
Eulma: M. Ousserir, N. Oussalah, K. Bouzama, A. Maïza, A. Namane, M. Belhadi, I. Benettayeb, I. Chenihi, W. Derrardja, F. Hemitti, A. Abbès
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