The upcoming encounter represents a critical juncture for coach Otto Addo, who strives to reassert his position with the team.
However, the significance of the match transcends personal implications, as Ghana pursues a vital win to bolster their prospects of achieving 11 consecutive AFCON appearances.
FORM GUIDE (LAST SEVEN MATCHES)
GHANA’S FORM
The Black Stars’ last seven matches have been underwhelming, yielding two wins, three draws, and two losses, with 10 goals scored and 10 conceded, and one clean sheet, highlighting their subpar performances.
22 March 2024 Ghana 1-2 Nigeria International Friendly
26 March 2024 Ghana 2-2 Uganda International Friendly
6 June 2024 Mali 1-2 Ghana 2026 World Cup qualifiers
10 June 2024 Ghana 4-3 Central Africa Republic 2026 World Cup qualifiers
5 September 2024 Ghana 0-1 Angola 2025 AFCON qualifiers
9 September 2024 Niger 1-1 Ghana 2025 AFCON qualifiers
SUDAN’S FORM
Sudan have proven a formidable opponent since Appiah’s appointment, boasting four wins, two losses, a draw, and four clean sheets in their last seven matches.
15 May 2024 Sudan 2-1 Tanzania International Friendly
19 May 2024 Tanzania 1-0 Sudan International Friendly
6 June 2024 Mauritania 0-2 Sudan 2026 World Cup qualifiers
11 June 2024 South Sudan 0-3 Sudan 2026 World Cup qualifiers
4 September 2024 Sudan 1-0 Niger 2025 AFCON qualifiers
9 September 2024 Angola 2-1 Sudan 2025 AFCON qualifiers
10 October 2024 Ghana 0-0 Sudan 2025 AFCON qualifiers
HEAD TO HEAD
Ghana and Sudan have met 15 times, with the Black Stars recording 10 wins, losing three and two ending in stalemates.
TEAM NEWS
After the first tie of the doubleheader, there have been no major injury concerns for Otto Addo and Ghana.
For Sudan, coach Kwesi Appiah doesn’t have any major injury worries and will be confident heading into the clash in Libya.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Ghana (4-3-3): Ati-Zigi; Gideon Mensah, Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku, Alidu Seidu; Ibrahim Sulemana, Elisha Owusu; Ernest Nuamah, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo; Jordan Ayew
Sudan(4-3-2-1): Abou; Agab, Koko, Karshoum, Khamis, Abuaagla, Khidir; Eisa, Omer, Thierry; Abdelrahman
