Ghana Stumbles as Sudan Revives AFCON Dreams

In a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on October 15, 2024, Sudan secured a vital 2-0 victory over Ghana, boosting their hopes of qualifying for the tournament. The match, held at the Martyrs of February Stadium, saw Sudan take control after a goalless first half, with two quick goals in the second period.

Ahmed Al Tash opened the scoring for Sudan in the 62nd minute with a composed finish inside the Ghanaian penalty area. Just three minutes later, Mohamed Abdelrahman doubled Sudan’s lead, capitalizing on the momentum to put Ghana on the back foot. Despite dominating possession early in the match and creating chances through players like Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams, Ghana was unable to find the back of the net. The Black Stars struggled to convert their opportunities and were left frustrated as Sudan defended well and maintained their advantage until the final whistle.

This win propelled Sudan to second place in Group F with seven points, while Ghana, with just two points from four matches, now faces an uphill battle to qualify for AFCON 2025. Ghana’s performance, marked by wasted chances and defensive lapses, has raised concerns about their campaign and put their qualification hopes in serious jeopardy.