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2025 AFCON: Sudan will not fear any team in Morocco – says Kwesi Appiah

Dennis Kegengo

Photo Courtesy CAFOnline Media.


Sudan head coach James Kwesi Appiah says they are ready to face any team in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.


Ahead of the tournament’s draw scheduled for Monday in Morocco, the Ghanaian football legend, is not worried with whoever they will be pooled against because "I don’t think you should have any preference when you have qualified.”


“Once you’ve qualified for AFCON, as a coach, I don’t think you should have any preferences regarding who you’re drawn against. We must be ready to face anyone. If you fear any team, then you shouldn’t participate in the competition at all. The key is preparation and confidence,” Appiah told CAFOnline.com.


Asked about his journey since taking over as Sudan head coach, Appiah said: “My first message to the players was that we were all there to make sure Sudan qualifies for the AFCON and the World Cup as well.


“Before I even signed the contract, I made it clear to the Sudanese football authorities that I wouldn’t take the job unless there were clear targets. I told them the ambition should be qualifying for the AFCON, CHAN, and the World Cup.


“They agreed, and we included it in the contract. I passed the same message to the players. Thankfully, they embraced the challenge, and we’ve worked together toward achieving it.”


On beating Ghana enroute to their qualification, Appiah explained: “When the draw placed Ghana in our group, I did several interviews where I said I hoped both Ghana and Sudan would qualify. It’s unfortunate Ghana couldn’t make it.


“As a Ghanaian, I’m not happy about that, but football has evolved, and every country needs to prepare well for competitions. I hope Ghana learns from this and comes back stronger in future tournaments.”


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