Mohamed Mamoun Eisa, Sudan’s TotalEnergies Man of the Match, beamed with pride after his team’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in the TotalEnergies AFCON Group E clash at a chilly Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca.
The Falcons of Jediane showed incredible grit, holding firm against waves of attacks until a chaotic 74th-minute own goal by Saúl Basilio Coco-Bassey Oubiña sealed the points, Sudan’s first tournament win in over a decade.
Eisa captured the dressing room mood perfectly, saying, “It’s a very good thing that we picked up all three points against Equatorial Guinea. We feel great after this win and we are looking to achieve the best possible results in future. Our players fought for the full 90 minutes to secure the victory.”
His words reflect the relief after an opening loss, with goalkeeper Monged Abuzaid starring in a rock-solid defense. Now level with group leaders, Sudan eyes a knockout spot in their New Year’s Eve showdown with Burkina Faso. For a nation enduring tough times, this result brings real hope and unity.
