# Coaching changes in Sudanese football clubs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coaching-changes-in-sudanese-football-clubs
> Updated: 2026-08-09T18:02:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Sudanese football clubs have seen recent changes in their coaching staff. In July 2026, Nigerian coach Aliyu Zubairu took charge of Al Ahli Madani.

Following this, in August 2026, Al-Hilal appointed former Hamburger SV coach Joe Zinnbauer as their new manager. Zinnbauer signed a contract with the club that runs until 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Joe Zinnbauer appointed manager of Al-Hilal

Former Hamburger SV coach Joe Zinnbauer has signed a contract until 2028 to manage the Sudanese football club Al-Hilal.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joe-zinnbauer-appointed-manager-of-al-hilal

### 2026-07-12: Nigerian Coach Aliyu Zubairu Takes Charge of Sudan's Al Ahli Madani

Aliyu Zubairu left Egypt's Telecom SC and was appointed head coach of Sudan's Al Ahli Madani, taking charge of the club’s league and CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-coach-aliyu-zubairu-takes-charge-of-sudans-al-ahli-madani

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