Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are hanging by a thread after a disappointing 0-0 draw with Sudan in Accra.
The Black Stars, unable to capitalize on several clear scoring opportunities, now face a difficult road ahead to avoid missing the tournament for the first time since 2004.
With only two points from three qualifying matches, Ghana must win their remaining games to keep their AFCON hopes alive.
The Black Stars have gone winless against Angola, Niger, and Sudan, putting them in a precarious position in their group.
On Thursday afternoon, the team created numerous chances but struggled with finishing. Captain Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, and Fatawu Issahaku all had opportunities to score but failed to find the back of the net.
Sudan’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Mustafa, had a relatively easy day, as most of Ghana’s shots were directly at him, while some, like Issahaku’s effort, sailed well over the crossbar.
Sudan celebrated the result as a significant achievement under their coach and former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars must regroup quickly before facing Sudan again on Monday in Libya. A loss in that match could end Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the AFCON in Morocco next year.
This is a sobering moment for the Black Stars, who must dig deep to keep their qualification dreams alive.
