Ghana v Sudan, Kwesi Appiah reveals where his heart is

Sudan’s head coach Kwesi Appiah has set his sights on guiding his team to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a feat he also hopes to achieve with his native Ghana.

The draw for the qualification groups took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, placing Sudan and Ghana in Group E.

Appiah, who previously coached Ghana’s Black Stars twice, expressed optimism about both nations securing qualification for the 2025 AFCON, which will be hosted in Morocco. He believes that both teams have the potential to make it through the group stage.

“I’ve always said there are no minnows in football now,” Appiah told 3 Sports.

“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.”

Appiah’s Sudan team is currently leading their 2026 World Cup qualifying Group B with ten points, two ahead of Senegal.