In a concerning development ahead of their upcoming match against Ghana, the Sudanese Football Association (FA) has reported the presence of foreign material on the playing surface of the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi.
The discovery was made after the Black Stars completed their training session in preparation for the crucial match day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Sudanese FA promptly notified the Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation and the Libyan authorities responsible for the stadium about the foreign material found on the pitch.
Officials are currently investigating the nature of the substance and its potential impact on player safety and the integrity of the match. Sudan is set to host Ghana in a highly anticipated encounter on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 1 PM local time (13:00 GMT).
Both teams are aware of the significance of this qualifier as they strive to secure their positions in the AFCON tournament. The Sudanese players are preparing rigorously for the match, keen to capitalize on their home advantage.
Meanwhile, the Ghanaian team, under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, is looking to bounce back from previous results and secure a vital victory to keep their AFCON hopes alive.
