In a stunning turn of events, Niger defeated Sudan 4-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match yesterday. This decisive victory has significantly altered the Group F standings, complicating Ghana’s path to qualification.
The match saw Daniel Sosah score a brilliant brace, while Youssef Oumarou and Ousseini Badamassi each added a goal, sealing the resounding win for Niger. Sudan, who impressed with a 2-0 win over Ghana last month, struggled to contain Niger’s relentless attack.
This unexpected loss has dropped Sudan to second place in Group F, while Niger leapfrogged Ghana into third place. Ghana now sits at the bottom of the group, but still has a chance to qualify.
To keep their AFCON dreams alive, Ghana must secure back-to-back wins in their remaining matches against Angola and Niger. Additionally, Ghana will be hoping for a Sudanese defeat against Angola to boost their qualification chances.
Niger’s victory marked their first win in the qualifiers, and their fans will be ecstatic about this morale-boosting performance. Coach Jean-Michel Cavalli’s tactical decisions paid off, and his team’s determination earned them a crucial three points.
Sudan’s coach, Burhan Tia, will face tough questions about his team’s performance. Despite their impressive start to the qualifiers, Sudan’s loss exposes vulnerabilities that need urgent attention.
The Group F standings now look increasingly unpredictable, setting the stage for an intense finale to the qualifiers.