Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were dealt a setback after a goalless draw against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite dominating the match, the Black Stars were unable to find the net, leaving their qualification hopes in jeopardy with just two points from three matches.
Ghana came close to scoring early on, with defender Alexander Djiku hitting the crossbar in the fourth minute. Sudan’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Mustafa Ahmed, played a pivotal role, making several crucial saves, including a spectacular one from Antoine Semenyo in the 17th minute and a late stop against Mohammed Kudus in the 88th minute. Sudan’s defense grew more compact as the match progressed, frustrating Ghana’s attempts to break through.
With a tough away game against Sudan in Libya on October 15, 2024, Ghana faces a must-win scenario to keep their AFCON qualification hopes alive. Coach Chris Hughton expressed disappointment with the team’s inability to convert their chances, despite a solid defensive performance from Djiku and Joseph Aidoo.