Striker Mo Eisa is beaming with pride after helping Sudan secure a spot in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
The Falcons of Jediane overcame the adversity of their country’s civil war to clinch their place in the Morocco-hosted finals, set for December 21, 2024.
Guided by Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah, Sudan battled through a challenging Group D alongside Ghana, Angola, and Niger, playing their home fixtures on neutral ground due to the ongoing conflict. Despite the turmoil, they needed just a point from their final two matches and earned it with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Angola in Libya, following a heavy defeat by Niger.
Sudan ended the qualifiers with eight points after six games.
Eisa, now with Nassaji Mazandaran in the Persian Gulf Pro League, made his international debut last November and expressed his joy over Sudan’s achievement.
“I am very proud to help my country qualify for Afcon,” Eisa told Gloucestershire Live.
“It’s the goal we set out so we are very happy we achieved it in a difficult group and while our country is going through a difficult period, it’s nice to put a smile on Sudanese people’s faces,” he added.
