Ghana V Sudan

Alidu Seidu 3, Inaki 5: Black Stars Player Ratings After Sudan Defeat

Alidu Seidu 3, Inaki 5: Black Stars Player Ratings After Sudan Defeat

The Black Stars suffered a debacle at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya, losing to Sudan. Ghana headed into the game needing a win to avoid complicating their chances of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON. However, the team showed up looking gloomy and unenthusiastic and, as a result, got battered by Sudan, who are comparatively minnows. Sudan secured a comfortable 2-0 win. Two unpardonable defensive errors caused both goals, but the scoreline could have been bigger if the Falcons had taken their chances. The Black Stars players, especially the defence, were often caught in sixes and sevens, while the…
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DISASTER: Ghana’s 2025 AFCON Hopes Hang A By Thread After 0-2 Defeat To Kwasi Appiah’s Sudan

DISASTER: Ghana’s 2025 AFCON Hopes Hang A By Thread After 0-2 Defeat To Kwasi Appiah’s Sudan

The Black Stars of Ghana were defeated 0-2 by Sudan in the second leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Libya on October 15, 2024. The Black Stars were far from their best as they struggled to string passes together and push forward to threaten the Sudanese defence. Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, and their teammates struggled to find their best form, failing to create chances and pose a threat to the Sudanese as they had in the first game at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud Mohammed and Yousif Yagoub scored the two goals for Sudan to defeat…
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2025 AFCONQ: Sudan v Ghana To Be Played Behind Closed Doors

2025 AFCONQ: Sudan v Ghana To Be Played Behind Closed Doors

Ghana’s return leg clash against Sudan in Libya today in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers will be played behind closed doors. The Black Stars will be hosted at the Martyrs of February Stadium in the Matchday four games with kick-off scheduled at 13:00 GMT. The senior national team were held to a goalless scoreline at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of the doubleheader last week Thursday. Ahead of the much-anticipated game, the clash will be played behind closed doors. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has communicated the decision for the game to be played behind…
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2025 AFCONQ: ‘Winless’ Black Stars Held To A Goalless Draw By Sudan In Accra

2025 AFCONQ: ‘Winless’ Black Stars Held To A Goalless Draw By Sudan In Accra

The Black Stars of Ghana resumed their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a frustrating result, drawing 0-0 against Sudan in the first leg of their doubleheader on Thursday. Coach Otto Addo fielded a relatively young and energetic squad, with Ibrahim Sulemana making his debut start for the national team. Ghana started the game brightly, dominating the early minutes. They almost took the lead in the fifth minute when Alexander Djiku’s header from a Mohammed Kudus cross hit the crossbar. Despite this promising start, Sudan gradually grew into the game and matched the Black Stars’ intensity. Ghana, under…
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2025 AFCONQ: ‘Winless’ Black Stars Held To A Goalless Draw By Sudan In Accra

2025 AFCONQ: ‘Winless’ Black Stars Held To A Goalless Draw By Sudan In Accra

The Black Stars of Ghana resumed their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a frustrating result, drawing 0-0 against Sudan in the first leg of their doubleheader on Thursday. Coach Otto Addo fielded a relatively young and energetic squad, with Ibrahim Sulemana making his debut start for the national team. Ghana started the game brightly, dominating the early minutes. They almost took the lead in the fifth minute when Alexander Djiku’s header from a Mohammed Kudus cross hit the crossbar. Despite this promising start, Sudan gradually grew into the game and matched the Black Stars’ intensity. Ghana, under…
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2025 AFCONQ: It Is Unfortunate We Are Playing Ghana – Sudan Deputy Coach

2025 AFCONQ: It Is Unfortunate We Are Playing Ghana – Sudan Deputy Coach

Assistant coach of Sudan, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has expressed the team’s determination to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), though he admits it’s unfortunate playing against Ghana. The Sudanese national team, known as the Falcons, is currently being led by Ghanaian coaches, with Kwesi Appiah serving as the head coach. Having secured both a win and a loss in their first two qualifying matches, Sudan will now face Ghana in a crucial doubleheader. Speaking ahead of the matches, Osei-Fosu, who has previously coached Medeama SC and Techiman Eleven Wonders, highlighted Kwesi Appiah’s experience. He emphasized that the former…
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2025 AFCONQ: Mohammed Kudus To Captain Black Stars Against Sudan

2025 AFCONQ: Mohammed Kudus To Captain Black Stars Against Sudan

Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will serve as captain for the Black Stars in their upcoming matches against Sudan, The senior national team is set to face the Falcons in the first leg of their doubleheader at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday with kick-off scheduled at 16:00GMT. During a press conference on Wednesday, the 45-year-old coach confirmed Kudus, a West Ham United forward, as the team captain for these matches. Thomas Partey, who had been filling in as captain in the absence of Andre Ayew, was unable to attend due to a medical issue. Meanwhile,…
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2025 AFCONQ: We Have A Solution To Play Without Thomas Partey – Otto Addo

2025 AFCONQ: We Have A Solution To Play Without Thomas Partey – Otto Addo

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has assured that the team has a plan to play without key midfielder Thomas Partey for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan. Ghana will face the Falcons today October 10 in the first leg of their 2025 AFCON qualifying doubleheader at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT. Unfortunately, captain Thomas Partey is unavailable due to a medical issue and could not join the squad. In his absence, Mohammed Kudus will take over captain duties for the match. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Otto Addo…
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2025 AFCONQ: Ghana V Sudan Preview

2025 AFCONQ: Ghana V Sudan Preview

Ghana is set to host Sudan in the first leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying doubleheader at the Accra Sports Stadium later today. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The Black Stars are still seeking their first win in the qualifiers after a disappointing start, while Sudan is eager to bounce back after their recent loss. Match Preview Ghana’s campaign began on a low note when their 24-year unbeaten streak at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was snapped by a 1-0 defeat to Angola. This was followed by a 1-1 draw against Niger, despite…
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I Hope Both Ghana And Sudan Qualify For 2025 AFCON – Kwesi Appiah

I Hope Both Ghana And Sudan Qualify For 2025 AFCON – Kwesi Appiah

Kwesi Appiah hopes both Sudan and Ghana will qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The former Ghanaian international, now coaching Sudan’s national team, the Falcons, has led them to a mixed start in the AFCON qualifiers. After two games, Sudan has a win and a loss against Niger and Angola, respectively, placing them 2nd in Group F with three points. Meanwhile, Ghana’s Black Stars, coached by Otto Addo, sit in 3rd place with just one point after a 1-0 loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw against Niger. In the upcoming third and fourth matchdays of…
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