Other Sudanese clubs founded at that time include Al-Hilal Omdurman, Al-Merrikh, which led to popularization of football in the country.

[5] With the retirement of a significant number of Sudanese football star at the time, the national team of Sudan deteriorated.

At the time, Sudan was plagued by the first and second civil wars that led to football in the country being largely unable to retain its status.

Likewise, Sudan also suffered from series of political upheavals that drained the country's football resources.

In 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, Sudan suffered a huge blow when they lost to neighbor Ethiopia by away goal, losing 0–2 in Addis Ababa after a very eventful 5–3 win at home, thus missed out the competition.

In 2018 they qualified for the 2018 African Nations Championship after failing to do so in two previous competitions and finished 3rd place, and it was seen as a signal heralding a new era of Sudanese football.

Yet in the home fixture against Guinea-Bissau, Sudan was completely trashed by the Bissau-Guineans 2–4, to leave the team in the bottom place and reducing hopes to qualify for a maiden World Cup.

Since the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the Sudan national football team, also known as the "Falcons of Jediane," has experienced notable developments in international competitions.

This result placed Sudan at the top of their group early in the qualifiers, with future games set against stronger teams like Senegal.

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Despite ongoing civil conflict forcing them to play matches abroad, Sudan secured a spot in the 2025 AFCON.

Win Draw Loss Fixture The following players were called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group F matches against Niger and Angola on 14 and 18 November 2024.