Ghana’s must-win showdown against Sudan in AFCON 2025 qualifiers
Ghana faces a critical moment in their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign, with two vital matches against Sudan looming large in October. With just one point after two games, the Black Stars find themselves in a precarious position and must secure consecutive victories to keep their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations alive.
Sitting third in Group F, Ghana’s sluggish start has left them with no room for error.
Their opening 1-0 home defeat to Angola, followed by a 1-1 draw against Niger, has piled pressure on head coach Otto Addo and his squad.
To improve their qualification chances, the Black Stars must seize maximum points from their double-header against Sudan.
A win in both matches is essential not only for points but for lifting the team’s morale after a tough start to the qualifiers.
Currently, Ghana trails behind Angola and Niger, both of whom have started their campaigns more positively.
Victory over Sudan would boost Ghana’s points tally and position them more favorably as the qualifiers progress.
Ghana’s first encounter with Sudan is scheduled for Friday, October 11, and will be played on home soil.
Though the exact venue is yet to be announced, the significance of the home crowd’s support cannot be overstated.
The atmosphere could provide a crucial advantage for a team in need of a morale boost and a positive result.
However, it also presents a challenge, as expectations are high, and anything short of a win could spark further frustration among fans.
The second leg will take place away, presenting an additional hurdle for the Black Stars. Sudan, a team known for their resilience, will not be easy opponents.
Ghana’s task is made even more daunting given the tight schedule and the need for back-to-back victories.
The Crocodiles of Sudan, who are also in the running to qualify, will be equally motivated to cause an upset, adding to the pressure on Ghana to deliver.
A failure to win these matches would likely derail Ghana’s qualifying campaign, leaving them with a difficult uphill battle in the remaining fixtures.
Addo’s squad will need to show cohesion and discipline, two elements that have been lacking in their earlier performances, to overcome the Sudanese challenge.
For a team with Ghana’s rich footballing history, missing out on AFCON 2025 would be a significant disappointment.
The Black Stars have a proud tradition in African football, and expectations are always high.
However, they must now convert those expectations into results if they are to stay on course for a place in the tournament.
As the matches against Sudan approach, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Ghana.
victory is not just a target—it’s an absolute necessity to keep their AFCON dreams alive.
