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IS SUDAN THE AFCON DARK HORSE: COACH KWESI APPIAH EYES SHOCK CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
Can Sudan repeat their 1970 glory? Coach Kwesi Appiah insists the Falcons are in Morocco to win the AFCON 2025 trophy, not just play.
After failing to make it past the group stage in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Sudan is heading to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, hoping for a better result.
This will be the East African team's 11th appearance in the tournament. They were there right from the start, hosting the first one in 1957.
Back in the day, Sudan was a top team in Africa, winning the tournament in 1970 on their home turf. This was shortly after Gaafar Nimeiry's coup, and their star player was Mustafa Azhari Alawad.
But after 1970, when Mustafa retired, the team went into a slump. They lost their spot as a major power in African soccer to other teams.
This decline meant that Sudan had to wait 32 years to get back into the Africa Cup of Nations in 2008. They didn't do well, losing all three games 3-0.
However, Sudan had their best showing yet in the 2012 AFCON, reaching the quarterfinals. Since then, they've been dealing with some big issues that have slowed down the growth of Sudanese soccer.
After 2012, Sudan had another four-year wait before returning to the AFCON, qualifying for the Cameroon edition. That tournament, the 33rd, featured 24 teams.
Sudan was placed in Group D with Nigeria, Egypt, and Guinea-Bissau. They started with a 0-0 draw against Guinea-Bissau, then lost 3-1 to Nigeria. Their run ended with a 1-0 loss to Egypt.
How did Sudan qualify this time?
Despite the civil war in the country, the Falcons of Jediane managed to qualify for the final round of games. After losing 3-0 to Niger, Sudan secured second place in Group F with a 0-0 draw against Angola in Libya. Angola finished top of the group with 14 points, while Sudan had eight points. Sudan qualified instead of Ghana, which finished with three points.
When will Sudan play?
Under Ghanaian coach James Kwesi Appiah, the Falcons of Jediane are in a tough Group E with Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea.
Sudan will begin against Algeria on Wednesday, December 24, at Moulay Hassan Stadium. Then, they will play Equatorial Guinea at Stade Mohammed V on December 28, Sunday. Their last group game will be against Burkina Faso on Wednesday, December 31, at Stade Mohammed V.
What does coach Kwesi Appiah say?
Before the AFCON starts, the 64-year-old, who used to coach Ghana’s Black Stars, said he believes they can do well. He said their goal in Morocco is to compete for the trophy.
“We're not just there to participate, but to fight for the trophy. I think if we have the right attitude, we can do it. There’s no reason to go to the competition if you don’t want to win.
“We are going to Morocco with ambition and belief,” Appiah told CAFOnline.com in a recent interview.
About their group, he said, “We respect the other teams, but we won't be afraid. If you think too much about big names like Messi or Ronaldo, you've already lost. I'm telling my players to believe in themselves and show what Sudan can do. We are there to compete, not just to be there.”
When asked what they want to achieve, he said, “One step at a time. First, we want to get out of the group. Then, we'll try to beat whoever we face in the next round. Once you get there, anything can happen.”
Appiah added, “Our strength is our team spirit and determination. Many of our young players are full of energy and are improving fast. We also have a few players from abroad, including one from Australia, who could surprise people. Fans should watch out for some new names.”
The AFCON 2025 will be held from December 21 to January 18, 2026. This will be the second time Morocco has hosted the tournament, after 1988.
Sudan squad for AFCON 2025:
Goalkeepers: Ali Aboeshren, Mohamed Elnour, Monged Elneel.
Defenders: Mohamed Saeed, Alyayeb Abdelrazig, Mustafa Abdelgadir, Yasser Awad, Bakhit Khamis (Captain), Mazin Mohamedein, Awad Zaid, Ahmed Abdelmonem, and Mohamed Kesra.
Midfielders: Abuaagla Abdalla, Walieldin Khidr, Abdelrazig Omer, Ammar Tayfour, Salaheldin Adil, Musa Hussain, Sheddy Ezeldin, and Amar Yunis.
Forwards: Yasser Mozamil, Mohamed Abdelrhman, John Otenyal, Mohamed Essa, Elgozoli Hussain, Abobaker Essa, and Mohamed Teya.
CRISTIANO RONALDO PROTESTS AL-HILAL'S BENZEMA DEAL BY SKIPPING AL-NASSR LEAGUE MATCH
Cristiano Ronaldo is fuming. Discover why the Al-Nassr star skipped his last match and is now threatening to leave Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the main attraction in the Saudi Pro League ever since he landed in the Middle East three years ago. Now, for the first time, it looks like he’s actually thinking about leaving. He’s frustrated. He feels the playing field isn’t level, and it’s starting to get to him.
Here’s the deal: Four clubs in the league—Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ahli—get their backing straight from the state. But Ronaldo sat out Al-Nassr’s match against Al-Riyadh on Monday night. Why? He was protesting. He found out Al-Hilal was about to sign Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad, and that was the last straw. From Ronaldo’s perspective, Al-Hilal keeps getting more freedom to splash cash than everyone else. They’re the current champions, and Ronaldo still hasn’t managed to win his first Saudi title.
Saudi officials tried to calm him down. According to Diario AS, they reached out and argued that most of Al-Hilal’s extra spending comes from Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, not the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Al-Hilal just brought in Kader Meite for €30 million, Saimon Bouabre for €23 million, and now Benzema. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, only managed two free transfers this winter. Sure, they spent a lot more in the summer, but that didn’t seem to matter to Ronaldo.
Reports from Portugal, cited by AS, say Ronaldo’s not ruling anything out—not even leaving Saudi Arabia this summer. That’s despite just signing an extension with Al-Nassr until 2027.
And honestly, he has a point. Since he arrived, Al-Hilal have spent €647 million, while Al-Nassr have shelled out €410 million and Al-Ittihad €365 million. These numbers probably don’t include salaries—and let’s face it, nobody’s making more than Ronaldo. He’s supposed to return on Friday when Al-Nassr face Al-Ittihad, but right now, no one really knows if he’ll play or if he’s planning his next move.
N’GOLO KANTE SKIPS TRAINING AS AL-ITTIHAD BLOCK HIS MOVE TO FENERBAHCE OFFICIALLY
N’Golo Kante has gone on strike at Al-Ittihad after a paperwork error blocked his move to Fenerbahce. Can he still sign by Friday?
N’Golo Kanté didn’t show up for Al-Ittihad training on Tuesday, and it’s not hard to see why. He was all set to head to Fenerbahçe, but the deal fell apart at the last minute—apparently because Al-Ittihad messed up some paperwork. Kante was supposed to fly to Istanbul and sign, but thanks to this administrative slip, he’s stuck in limbo. There’s still a shot at reviving the transfer sinceKanté Turkey’s transfer window stays open until Friday, February 6.
Kante was one of the first big European names to jump to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ittihad in 2023 after seven years with Chelsea. He’s been a key player in Jeddah, helping Al-Ittihad win the 2024-25 league title and the King’s Cup.
Then, in the middle of the January window, word got out that Fenerbahce wanted him. The Turkish club were eager to add a World Cup winner to their squad. The plan was to swap Kante for Youssef En-Nesyri, who’d head to Saudi Arabia. Everything seemed set until deadline day, when news broke that an error by Al-Ittihad in the Transfer Matching System stopped the transfer cold.
Fenerbahce didn’t hold back. They blamed Al-Ittihad directly, saying they’d done everything right: agreements with the players, medicals, paperwork, all wrapped up on time. But Al-Ittihad entered something wrong in the system, and that was that. Fenerbahçe even asked for an extension and reached out to FIFA, but nothing moved. In the end, the deal died, and Fenerbahçe put out a statement saying they understood the frustration and would keep working to strengthen the squad.
Meanwhile, Kante’s making his feelings clear. According to Ben Jacobs, he skipped training on Tuesday, still hoping the move to Fenerbahce can happen. Santi Aouna says talks between the clubs aren’t dead yet. L’Equipe is reporting that Kanté doesn’t want to play for Al-Ittihad while he waits for FIFA’s decision. With the Turkish window open until Friday, there’s still a glimmer of hope for Kante, though En-Nesyri’s move is off the table for now.
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