Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has emphasized that his team must perform at their peak to defeat Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Black Stars are in a group with Sudan, Angola, and Niger for the qualifiers.
Sudan, under the guidance of former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah, has shown impressive results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Appiah's Sudanese squad currently leads Group B, surpassing formidable teams such as Senegal and DR Congo.
Following the draw announcement, Otto Addo praised Kwesi Appiah for his accomplishments and acknowledged that Ghana must be at their absolute best to secure a victory.
"We have Sudan, who are really performing well under Kwesi Appiah, whom I know personally," Addo told the Ghana FA website. "He is an excellent coach. They are not a widely recognized team, but they are doing exceptionally well in the World Cup qualifiers and are very difficult to beat."
Addo highlighted the challenge ahead, stating, "It's going to be a significant challenge to beat them, and we must be at our 100% best. However, I am excited to face them, and I know it will be tough. It's not easy, but we have a strong team and can certainly beat them."
Appiah's Sudanese team aims to continue their impressive World Cup qualifying form as they seek their 10th AFCON appearance. Despite their rich history, Sudan has faced challenges in recent AFCON tournaments, last appearing in 2021 and exiting in the Group Stage.
Meanwhile, Ghana is pursuing its fifth AFCON title, aiming to reclaim continental glory. The Black Stars' last AFCON victory was in 1982, making their campaign under coach Otto Addo crucial for national pride and football success.