The spotlight falls on the Berkane Stadium in Morocco, where Sao Tome and Principe lock horns with South Sudan in a high-stakes showdown to determine who will secure a coveted spot in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
In the first leg of the preliminary round last Friday, fans witnessed a tightly contested battle between the two sides.
Luis Leal’s strike in the 50th minute seemed to tilt the scales in favor of Sao Tome and Principe, only to be met with a resilient response from South Sudan, as Joseph Data found the net in the 78th minute to salvage a crucial draw.
The deadlock left both teams level pegging, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown in the return fixture.
Tonight, at the Berkane Stadium, the Bright Stars and the Os Verde-Amarelos will clash once again in a winner-takes-all encounter.
With a single ticket to the AFCON 2025 qualifiers up for grabs, the stakes could not be higher for both teams as they vie for continental glory.
Notably, while South Sudan has featured in the qualifiers for the past three editions of the AFCON, Sao Tome and Principe have made their mark with two appearances in the same period.
This evening’s showdown presents an equal opportunity for both sides to extend their journey in pursuit of a coveted place in the African tournament’s final phase.
As football enthusiasts await the outcome with bated breath, all eyes will be on the Berkane Stadium as Sao Tome and Principe and South Sudan lock horns in a battle of skill, determination, and resilience.
The quest for victory will unfold at 5 p.m. GMT, promising a spectacle of footballing prowess and passion.
