World Football’s governing body FIFA has lifted the suspension that was imposed on Sudan Football Association (SFA) due government interference in the sport.
FIFA revealed on Thursday that they had lifted the ban after confirmation by the SFA that Mr Bakri Hassan Salih, Prime Minister of Sudan, has issued a resolution suspending the decree of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Justice had ordered the removal of Mutasim Gaafar Sir Elkhatim on 2 June as president of the country’s FA (SFA) after two rival groups claimed control of the body.
FIFA consequently intervened, banning the nation as Al Hilal and Al Merreikh were also barred from the Champions League and Al Hilal Obeid from the Confederation Cup.
The government has now made a U-turn, reinstating the SFA Board of Directors with its President, Dr Mutasim Gaafar Sir Elkhatim.
Sudan Prime Minister Bakri Hassan Salih issued the resolution on 7 July.
