Sudan defeated Mauritania for the second time in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, led by coach Kwasi Appiah.
With two first-half goals at the Stade de la Capitale, the visitors ensured they would take maximum points.
Saif Thierry scored Sudan’s first goal in the 15th minute. Mauritania’s chances of a comeback were shattered when Aly Abeid unintentionally scored an own goal in the 29th minute, extending Sudan’s lead.
The North African side presently leads Group B of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa with 7 points, having won two and drawn one of their three games.
The results of today’s game will strengthen Sudan’s prospects of qualifying for the World Cup while also putting pressure on Senegal, who face DR Congo at 7 p.m.
Kwasi Appiah’s team will resume their qualification campaign with a road game against South Sudan on Tuesday.
