Ghana faces a critical challenge in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers as they prepare to meet Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium.
With only one point from two games, the Black Stars are under pressure to turn things around after a disappointing home defeat to Angola and a draw against Niger.
Their chances of qualification to next year’s AFCON will largely hinge on the results of the upcoming double-header against Sudan, starting on Thursday.
Sudan, managed by former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah, presents a formidable threat.
The Jediane Falcons have been in solid form since Appiah took charge, losing only once in their last six competitive fixtures.
Their momentum has also carried into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where they lead their group ahead of heavyweights like Senegal and DR Congo.
Ghana, on the other hand, is still searching for consistency under new coach Otto Addo, who took over from Chris Hughton after a dismal AFCON campaign in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Black Stars will be looking to reignite their campaign with a win at home, knowing that anything less could seriously jeopardize their qualification hopes.
Arsenal star Thomas Partey is unavailable for this crucial encounter due to an ailment. However, Ghana have the majority of key players in camp to face Sudan on Thursday.
West Ham United marksman Mohammed Kudus will lead the Black Stars as captain for the first time in the game as confirmed by Addo at the pre-match conference on Wednesday.
Appiah’s intimate knowledge of the Ghanaian team adds another layer of intrigue, as he will look to outsmart his former team to boost Sudan’s chances of making their first AFCON appearance since 2022 in Cameroon.
Source: Ghana Soccer Net
