Ghana vs Sudan Preview, Prediction, Team News, and Lineups | AFCON Qualifiers, October 10, 2024

Ghana vs Sudan Preview

Tournament: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Time: 4 pm GMT

Venue: Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana

One of the clashes on the third matchday of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Qualifiers will see Ghana host Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium. It’s set to be a good contest with both sides having had troubles in their first two games.

Ghana lost 1-0 against Angola at home in their first qualifier before drawing 1-1 against Niger away. They have just one point so far and sit third in Group F above Niger. Above them sits Sudan with three points.

Sudan beat Niger 1-0 in their first match before losing 2-1 against Angola. Only two top teams from each group will qualify for the next stage of the qualification. Hence, the Ghana vs Sudan clash is crucial. If Ghana loses, they will find themselves in a precarious position with three games to go while Sudan will become favorites to proceed to the next stage.

Angola, meanwhile, tops the group with two wins in two matches.

Ghana National Football Team News

Ghana will be without their captain and midfielder Thomas Partey for the clash. The Arsenal man is suffering from a muscle injury and is expected to return later this month.

Sudan National Football Team News

Sudan have their entire team fit for the clash against Ghana.

Ghana vs Sudan Predicted Lineups

Ghana national football team predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Lawrence Ati-Zigi

Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul Mumin, Tariq Lamptey

Midfielders: Moussa Moudou, Majeed Ashimeru, Mohammed Kudus

Attackers: Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Abdul Fatawu

Sudan national football team predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Mohamed Mustafa Mohamed

Defenders: Bakhit Khamis, Mustafa Karshom, Alhagi, Ramadan Agab

Midfielders: Walieldin Khidir, Alhassan, Abdelrazig Omer

Attackers: Saif Thierry, Mohamed Abdel-Rahman, Abo Eisa

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Ghana vs Sudan H2H Record

Ghana have won five of their last six clashes against Sudan, losing one.

Last 5 results:

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Key Players to watch in Ghana vs Sudan

Antoine Semenyo

Ghana’s team is full of stars like Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams. However, one player who’s recently shown his prowess at the highest level is Antoine Semenyo.

The right winger has been a key player for Bournemouth this season, playing part in most of their attacking play. He’s scored three goals and provided one assist in seven Premier League games this season. His performances have also seen suggestions that he might move to a bigger club next summer.

For Ghana, meanwhile, he’s scored two goals and provided one assist in 23 games across competitions.

Mohamed Abdelrahman

For Sudan, eyes will be on their captain and centre-forward. Mohamed Abdelrahman was last contracted with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal but he hasn’t made an appearance in a long time. He scored 12 goals and provided three assists in 46 games across competitions for them.

Abdelrahman, 31, has scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 32 games across competitions for Sudan. With his side likely to be under pressure against Ghana, he will need to be at his best to hold up the possession up front and take the few chances Sudan might be able to create in the match.

Ghana vs Sudan Prediction

Ghana have had a disappointing start to their AFCON Qualifiers campaign with one draw and one defeat in their first two games. The four-time AFCON winners will hope to turn it around in their clash against Sudan.

Ghana are certainly the overwhelming favorites, given the quality of their squad. They boast the likes of Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams, and more. They are ranked 70^th in FIFA World Rankings, which is arguably lower than the quality of the team.

Sudan, meanwhile, are ranked 120 in the FIFA World Rankings. They have had a decent start to their AFCON Qualifiers, with one win and one loss. The 1970 AFCON winners, though, will be wary of Ghana’s prowess and hope to put in a good challenge.

Predicted Score: Ghana 3-0 Sudan

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