Sudanese club Al-Hilal Omdurman secured a vital 1-1 draw away to St Éloi Lupopo in the Democratic Republic of Congo during Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League group stage. The result keeps the displaced Sudanese side on track for a quarter-final spot in Group C.
Playing without a home base due to ongoing challenges in Sudan, Al-Hilal Omdurman demonstrated resilience in Lubumbashi, earning a point that leaves them tied for the top of Group C with four points alongside Mamelodi Sundowns.
The match saw Al-Hilal take an early lead through Abdelraziq Omer's strike, putting the Sudanese champions ahead in the first half. However, St Éloi Lupopo mounted a strong second-half comeback, with Ramos Kashala equalizing in the 79th minute after sustained pressure from the hosts.
This draw marks Al-Hilal's second unbeaten result in the group stage, following their previous performance. In the broader Group C standings after Matchday 2, Mamelodi Sundowns also drew 0-0 with MC Alger, while Lupopo sits on one point and MC Alger on one.
The fixture was part of a competitive round that saw shifts across all groups before the break for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Al-Hilal's performance underscores their determination amid displacement, keeping them in contention for advancement.