Ghana are on the brink of not qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after a 2-0 defeat to Sudan yesterday at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya.
Sudan, coached by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has now taken four points off the West African giants in their last two games in Group F leaving Ghana on two points.
Falcons of Jediane and Appiah are now on course to return to Africa’s major showpiece after missing out on the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast.
The Black Stars were seeking their first win in the qualifiers, but Sudan showed greater determination in the second half, scoring two goals to secure the points.
After a goalless first half, Sudan broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute through Al Tash Mohammed. He scored from close range after Mohammed Salisu’s unsuccessful goal-line clearance.
Sudan doubled their lead three minutes later with Abdel-Rahaman’s precise shot, which beat Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
Ghana made several substitutions in pursuit of a goal. Mohammed Salisu was replaced by Jonas Adjetey due to injury, while Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku came on for Antoine Semenyo and Ernest Nuamah. Alidu Seidu and Ibrahim Sulemana made way for Tariq Lamptey and Michael Baidoo.
