By Saibu Terry
published on 15th October 2024
Sudan this afternoon significantly boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating the black stars of Ghana by 2-0.
The match, held at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya, saw Sudan’s coach James Kwesi Appiah outsmart his former team
Ghana’s goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi made some crucial saves in the first half to keep the Black Stars in the game, but Sudan’s persistence paid off in the second half .
Ahmed Mahmoud Al-Tash broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, and just three minutes later, Mohamed Abdelrahman sealed the win for Sudan
This vital win propels Sudan to 7 points, just two behind group leaders Angola, while Ghana remains winless with only two points from four matches .
Historically, Ghana has been a strong contender in the tournament, having won the Africa Cup of Nations four times and finishing as runners-up five times.
However, their current performance puts their qualification for the 2025 tournament at risk. Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the AFCON are now hanging by a thread, and they must win all their remaining qualifiers to secure a spot in the 2025 tournament .
