Ghana’s road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) faces a crucial moment as they prepare for a must-win match against Sudan in Benghazi. Embattled coach Otto Addo, in his second stint with the Black Stars, emphasized the importance of securing victory after Ghana's frustrating 0-0 draw at home in the third round of Group F. They now trail group leaders Angola by seven points and Sudan by two. With only the top two teams qualifying for the finals, Ghana’s chances hinge on a strong performance in this fixture.
Having last lifted the AFCON trophy in 1982, Ghana is under pressure to avoid the embarrassment of missing the tournament. The team, captained by West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, will be without Arsenal’s Thomas Partey, who is out with an injury. The clash in Benghazi comes at a time when Sudan, who are temporarily based in Libya due to the ongoing civil war in their homeland, also have much to fight for.
Elsewhere, AFCON qualifiers are heating up with former champions Tunisia seeking to bounce back after a shock defeat by Comoros, while Cameroon, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa also face important fixtures. Tunisia’s unexpected loss to Comoros ended a 16-match winning streak, and they’ll be looking for revenge in their next match. Egypt, already dominant in their group, will miss star forward Mohamed Salah as they opt to rest him for their game against Mauritania.
The pressure is also on Nigeria, who managed a narrow win over Libya thanks to a late goal. They face a tough rematch in Benghazi. Cameroon, who play Kenya, will hope to continue their winning form, while South Africa brace for a stronger Congo Brazzaville after routing them 5-0 in their previous encounter. Each of these fixtures plays a vital role in determining who will secure a spot at the AFCON 2025 finals.
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