Ghana’s Black Stars are gearing up for a crucial encounter against Sudan on matchday four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match, set for Tuesday at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Libya, is being played there due to political unrest in Sudan.
This game is a pivotal moment for Ghana and their head coach, Otto Addo, who is under pressure to deliver results after a series of underwhelming performances. Beyond the personal stakes for Addo, Ghana’s hopes of securing an 11th consecutive AFCON qualification hinge on this must-win match.
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Ghana’s Last Seven Matches: The Black Stars’ recent form has been far from ideal, with only two wins, three draws, and two losses in their last seven outings. The team has scored and conceded 10 goals, managing just one clean sheet, underscoring their defensive struggles.
- 22 March 2024: Ghana 1-2 Nigeria (Friendly)
- 26 March 2024: Ghana 2-2 Uganda (Friendly)
- 6 June 2024: Mali 1-2 Ghana (World Cup Qualifier)
- 10 June 2024: Ghana 4-3 Central African Republic (World Cup Qualifier)
- 5 September 2024: Ghana 0-1 Angola (AFCON Qualifier)
- 9 September 2024: Niger 1-1 Ghana (AFCON Qualifier)
- 10 October 2024: Ghana 0-0 Sudan (AFCON Qualifier)
Sudan’s Last Seven Matches: Under coach Kwesi Appiah, Sudan has shown solid form, recording four wins, two losses, and a draw. Their defense has been particularly impressive, keeping four clean sheets in this period.
- 15 May 2024: Sudan 2-1 Tanzania (Friendly)
- 19 May 2024: Tanzania 1-0 Sudan (Friendly)
- 6 June 2024: Mauritania 0-2 Sudan (World Cup Qualifier)
- 11 June 2024: South Sudan 0-3 Sudan (World Cup Qualifier)
- 4 September 2024: Sudan 1-0 Niger (AFCON Qualifier)
- 9 September 2024: Angola 2-1 Sudan (AFCON Qualifier)
- 10 October 2024: Ghana 0-0 Sudan (AFCON Qualifier)
Head-to-Head
Historically, Ghana has dominated Sudan in their head-to-head meetings. Out of 15 matches, Ghana has won 10, with Sudan winning three, and two games ending in draws.
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Both teams appear to have emerged from the first leg of their doubleheader without any significant injury concerns. Coach Otto Addo will have his full squad available, while Sudan’s Kwesi Appiah is also expected to field his strongest lineup for the return fixture in Libya.
With the stakes high, Ghana will be looking to break their winless streak and strengthen their bid for AFCON qualification, while Sudan, buoyed by their recent solid performances, will aim to further frustrate the Black Stars.
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