A stunning 4-0 victory by Niger against Sudan has turned the tide in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, creating a thrilling scenario ahead of the final round of matches.
In today’s encounter, Sudan needed just a draw to secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON, which would have effectively ended Ghana’s qualification hopes.
However, the formidable Sudanese team that had outclassed Ghana 2-0 last month failed to replicate their strong performance. Instead, Coach Kwesi Appiah’s side looked uncharacteristically weak, allowing Group F’s bottom team, Niger, to dominate and secure their first win of the qualifiers.
Niger’s impressive performance was spearheaded by a brace from Daniel Sosah, with additional goals from Youssef Oumarou and Ousseini Badamassi, sealing an emphatic 4-0 triumph. This result has thrown the group wide open, as Ghana now has a lifeline to keep their AFCON hopes alive.
For the Black Stars to qualify, they must win their remaining two matches against Angola and Niger. Additionally, Ghana needs Angola to defeat Sudan in the final round of Group F fixtures next week to boost their chances. Despite their remarkable win, Niger’s victory does not improve their qualification prospects, as they remain out of contention for the 2025 AFCON.
This unexpected twist has set the stage for a dramatic finish in Group F, with Ghana’s fate hanging in the balance as the decisive games approach.
