FIFA has suspended the Sudan Football Association because of government interference, leading to three of the country’s clubs being thrown out of African competitions.
Two of the clubs were disqualified hours before they were due to play Friday night.
FIFA says Sudan will remain suspended until a decision by the Ministry of Justice to remove the SFA president and the rest of the association’s board of directors is rescinded.
Following FIFA’s decision, the Confederation of African Football disqualified Al Hilal Omdurman and Al Merreikh from the African Champions League, and Al Hilal Obeid was thrown out of CAF’s Confederation Cup.