Kwesi Appiah will put his professionalism to the test in the next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Black Stars, according to Badreldin Ibrahim, the Legal and Regulatory Officer of the Sudanese Football Federation.
Ghana will play in the qualifications against Sudan, Angola, and Niger in Group F. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Morocco-hosted competition.
Discussions concerning possible conflicts of interest have arisen since Sudan’s national team is now led by former Black Stars player and coach Kwesi Appiah. In addition, he serves as a member of the Ghana Football Association’s Executive Council (GFA).
While acknowledging the particular circumstances, Badreldin Ibrahim told Angel TV he was confident in Appiah’s capacity to handle it professionally.
“The conflict is there, but it is a unique and emotionally charged situation for Kwesi Appiah,” Ibrahim said. “Playing against Ghana in the AFCON qualifiers is a test of Coach Kwasi Appiah’s professionalism and his commitment to the Sudanese Football Federation.”
He added, “He has very good experience that he can bring to the table, which can be advantageous for us, but it will be proven when we see the results and performance. But the conflict is there.”
