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Football is the most popular sport among Sudanese men.
There are two main rival clubs, both based in Omdurman: Hilal and Mereikh.
Hilal’s colours are blue and white : a white crescent moon [hilal] on a blue background.
Mereikh has a red star [Mars] on a yellow background.
Both stadiums are in Arda district, central Omdurman, and divided by Arda road. The stadiums were built in the 1960s but have undergone renovation since then. Matches are very popular and tickets vary in price according to where the spectator sits .
The other Omdurman teams are Muwrada and Tahrir.
International matches are usually held in the National Stadium in west Khartoum near the Sudan University.
A new Sports Centre has been built in south Khartoum near Africa University.
When there is a match between the two rival clubs, the supporters of the winning side take to the streets shouting, blowing whistles , and drive through the streets proclaiming their victory. Normally this is all very peaceful.
Updated Oct 3, 2008
Address: El Arda ,Omdurman
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