Al-Merreikh - Sudanese spiritThe African Champions League is back on our radars at the moment after
the draw for the tournament's 2009 final eight group stage took place last week.And while...
Eight days ago I tried to read up on African Champions League winners TP Mazembe, while keeping
an eye on the game between Hannover and Hamburg. It was a frustrating experience, because I had to
realize that neither my multitasking, nor Hamburg's ability to defend a lead was quite up to the
challenge.
Imitation is the highest form of flattery and UEFA will know they've done something truly
remarkable, when football federations around the globe start naming competitions Europa League. For
the time being though, the Champions League remains the blue print for glamorous international club
competitions.
