South Sudan impressed with resilience and grit by holding Sudan to a scoring draw in the sixth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night.
The Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya, hosted the much-anticipated clash which ended in a 1-1 draw. Sudan remains unbeaten in the qualifiers but risk of losing their top spot in Group B after sharing the spoils with South Sudan.
Playing away from home due to political unrest, Sudan, led by Kwesi Appiah managed a draw against their opponent after throwing away their lead in injury time.
The first half of the crucial clash ended in a pulsating goalless draw as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.
Sudan broke the deadlock in the 77th-minute through forward Mohamed Eisa. It appears the Falcons of Jediane were cruising to victory until South Sudan left it late in injury time to snatch an all-important draw.
South Sudan equalized through David Omot Sebit, undermining Sudan World Cup qualification hopes.
Kwesi Appiah’s outfit drops from the top spot for the first time since the commencement of the qualifying series.
DR Congo could climb to the top of the table in Group B if they manage to snatch victory tonight.
Sudan will return for the continuation of the qualifiers in September 2025.
