The Legal and Regulatory Officer of the Sudanese Football Federation, Badreldin Ibrahim, has emphasized the importance of professionalism from Kwesi Appiah as Sudan prepares to face Ghana's Black Stars in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ghana finds itself in Group F alongside Angola and Niger for the upcoming qualifiers. The top two teams from each group based on points will secure spots in the tournament, set to be hosted in Morocco.
Kwasi Appiah, former player and coach of the Black Stars, now leads Sudan's team, prompting discussions about potential conflicts of interest.
However, speaking to Angel TV, Badreldin Ibrahim acknowledged the situation but expressed confidence in Appiah's ability to manage it professionally.
"The conflict is there, but it is a unique and emotionally charged situation for Kwasi Appiah," Ibrahim said.
"Playing against Ghana in the AFCON qualifiers is a test of Coach Kwasi Appiah’s professionalism and his commitment to the Sudanese Football Federation.
"He has very good experience that he can bring to the table, which can be advantageous for us, but it will be proven when we see the results and performance. But the conflict is there," he said.
The AFCON qualifiers are scheduled to commence in September later this year.