In order for his team, Sudan, and their opponents, Ghana, to get to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), head coach Kwesi Appiah has stressed the value of meticulous preparation.
Group F for the qualifications, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, included Ghana, Sudan, Angola, and Niger. Former Black Stars coach Appiah, who is currently in charge of Sudan, emphasized that in contemporary football, no team should be taken lightly.
“I’ve always said there are no minnows in football now,” Appiah told 3Sports. “It is really important that any team you meet, you prepare very well and make sure you have the right team to try and win the day.”
Determined to guide Sudan to a successful qualifying, Appiah counseled Ghana to go cautiously and with due diligence, even though they would be playing teams that may not have a great footballing tradition. He thinks that in order for both teams to succeed, this strategy is essential.
“Personally, I also think and hope Ghana and Sudan qualify in that group. For now, I think that is what I can say and I wish both teams the best,” he added.
With two sides predicted to advance from each group, Appiah is upbeat about Ghana’s and Sudan’s chances. The former Black Stars coach is well-aware of the difficulties of the competition. He guided Ghana to the 2019 AFCON, where they were defeated by Tunisia in the round of 16.
In the competition, which will take place in Morocco, Sudan hopes to make their tenth AFCON appearance, while Ghana hopes to make their 25th.
