Ghana in danger of missing out on 2025 Afcon finals as Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah masterminds the Blacks Stars’ downfall

In a shocking turn of events during the Afcon 2025 qualifiers, Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Sudan. The match took place at Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi, Libya, known as the Falcons of Jediane, continue to play away from home due to the ongoing war in their country.

Despite the Black Stars boasting international stars like Inaki Williams and Mohammed Kudus, who play in the EPL and LaLiga, they have struggled to make an impact in Group F.

With this loss, they remain winless and sit on just two points, dangerously close to missing out on Afcon qualification for the first time since 2004.

Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud Mohamed and Mohamed Abdelrahman Yousif Yagoub struck two quick goals, securing a memorable victory for Sudan under coach Kwesi Appiah.

Appiah, ironically, led his home country Ghana to several successes in the past but found himself on the winning side against them this time.

Ghana must now regroup quickly, as only two games remain to salvage their campaign and avoid a disastrous elimination.

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  THE MVP

  Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud Mohamed and Mohamed Abdelrahman Yousif Yagoub were the MVPs of the match, scoring two quick goals just minutes apart in the second half.

  Their strikes in rapid succession broke Ghana’s resistance and stunned their defense, which failed to regroup in time.

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    THE BIG LOSER

    Black Stars have struggled to make an impact in Group F.

    With this loss, they remain winless, sitting on just two points and they could miss out on the 2025 Afcon finals.

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    WHAT COMES NEXT?

    Next up for Ghana is Angola away and Niger at home in November and they need to win both games in order to stand a good chance of qualifying for the 2025 Afcon finals.

    MATCH RATING (OUT OF FIVE): ⭐⭐⭐