Sudanese league leaders Merreikh are not willing to release Essam Al-Hadari for international duty ahead of Egypt's friendly game with Brazil. The Egypt number one has been embroiled in a series of problems with his club, which saw him miss the previous couple of games for Hossam Al-Badri's side. “We will not allow Al-Hadari to take part in the Brazil game,” Merreikh chairman Gamal Al-Wali was quoted by Sudanese media. “How could we give an undisciplined player the opportunity to represent his country in such a historic match? I am really surprised with the decision to recall him. “We saved him from ending his career or getting a heavy ban after the problem he had caused with Ahli, and then what has he given us in return? Only more trouble.” Merreikh shouldered most of the fine imposed against Al-Hadari in the wake of his infamous departure from Ahli to Sion back in 2008. The 38-year-old keeper has been far from settled in Khartoum this year, requesting transfer on more than one occasion. He eventually incurred the wrath of his employers, with chairman Al-Wali vowing to make him the team's fourth-choice goalkeeper.
