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07 Mar

Kwesi Appiah Yet To Join Sudan Camp Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers Over Unpaid Wages

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Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has yet to join Sudan’s national team camp due to outstanding salary payments, according to AfricaSoccer. The Falcons of Jediane are currently in Saudi Arabia, preparing for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month. However, Appiah, who leads the Sudanese side, has opted to stay away until his unpaid wages are settled. Reports indicate that the former Black Stars boss even avoided a scheduled meeting with Sudan FA Vice President Osama Atta Al-Mannan after a recent visit to Ghana. Despite the financial dispute, the Sudanese FA is reportedly working to resolve the matter as…

04 Mar

Kwesi Appiah Cautions Against Poor Handling Of Black Stars Captaincy

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Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has warned about the potential risks of mishandling the national team’s captaincy situation, stressing that disunity could affect performance. His comments follow Ghana’s decision to rotate captains during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers before officially appointing Jordan Ayew as skipper for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar later this month. Speaking to Joy Sports, Appiah emphasized the need for harmony within the squad. “The little advice I can give is that I hope what I’ve heard about them trying to resolve the captaincy issue is true. If they…

28 Jan

2025 AFCON: We Will Do Well And Make An Impact – Sudan Coach Kwesi Appiah

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Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to make a significant impact at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco later this year. The Falcons of Jediane have been drawn into Group F, where they will face Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea. Reacting to the tournament draw, the former Ghana coach emphasized that Sudan is ready to compete without fear. “Sudan is in Group E, and all the teams there are really good. For me, if you are participating in a competition, your goal should always be…

12 Dec

2026 World Cup Is Next Target After Qualifying Sudan For AFCON – Kwesi Appiah

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Sudan head coach, Kwesi Appiah, has revealed his commitment to qualifying the Falcons of Jediane for the 2026 World Cup after leading the side to book a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The 63-year-old coach, who signed a three-year contract with the Sudanese Football Association earlier this year, has successfully led the team to secure a spot in next year’s AFCON tournament, set to be held in Morocco, despite the ongoing civil unrest in Sudan. In the current World Cup qualifying campaign, Sudan leads Group B with 10 points from four matches played. After guiding…

11 Dec

Kwesi Appiah Confirms Return To GFA Executive Council

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Kwesi Appiah has officially confirmed his return to the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after the completion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Appiah, who serves as the Head of Sporting Affairs at Asante Kotoko, stepped down temporarily from the position ahead of the qualifiers against Sudan and Ghana. This move was in compliance with a directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to avoid any potential conflict of interest. In an interview with Asempa FM, Appiah explained that, “I temporarily left my role due to the games until November. “I have been restored…

14 Oct

Sudan’s Transformation Is The Handiwork Of Kwesi Appiah – CK Akonnor

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Former Ghana coach Charles Kwabla (CK) Akonnor believes the transformation of Sudan’s national team is the result of the impressive work by his compatriot Kwesi Appiah. Appiah, who had Akonnor as his assistant during the latter part of his tenure with the Black Stars, has revitalized the fortunes of the North African side. Under Appiah’s leadership, the Falcons of Jediane have secured four victories in seven matches, placing them two points clear of Senegal in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and currently second in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Appiah was at…

11 Oct

Video Of Jordan Ayew In ‘Serious’ Conversation With Kwasi Appiah Goes Viral After Sudan Game

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Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew was captured on video having a conversation with the head coach of the Sudanese national team, James Kwasi Appiah, in the aftermath of Ghana’s goalless draw against Sudan. The short video, which is widely circulating on social media, captures Jordan Ayew with an unhappy facial expression, gesturing seriously during the conversation with Kwasi Appiah. Reports indicate that the conversation ensued after Ghana labored to pick up a point against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 10, 2024. Antoine Semenyo had a couple of chances but failed to utilize them despite the creativity the…

10 Oct

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

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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…

08 Oct

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

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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…

04 Oct

Kwesi Appiah’s Dual Role ‘Untidy’ – GFA

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Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr. Randy Abbey has voiced concerns regarding Kwesi Appiah’s dual positions as the head coach of Sudan and as a member of the GFA’s Executive Council. Appiah, elected to the Executive Council on behalf of Asante Kotoko, recently took on the role of head coach for the Sudanese national team. This dual responsibility has ignited a discussion within the football community, with many questioning his ability to manage both roles effectively. The Black Stars are set to compete against Sudan later this month in a doubleheader for the 2025 Africa Cup…