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The Black Stars of Ghana continued their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a baffling outcome, attracting 0-0 against Sudan the first leg of their doubleheader on Thursday.
Coach Otto Addo handled a generally young and vivacious squad, with Ibrahim Sulemana making his debut start for the national team.
Ghana began the game brilliantly, dominating the early minutes. They nearly started to lead the pack in the fifth moment when Alexander Djiku’s header from a Mohammed Kudus cross hit the crossbar. Regardless of this promising beginning, Sudan continuously developed into the game and matched the Black Stars’ force.
Ghana, compelled to convey a success, had one more near fiasco in the sixteenth moment when Antoine Semenyo’s strong shot was wonderfully saved by the Sudanese goalkeeper.
The two team attempted to set out clear scoring open doors all through the primary half. Despite the fact that Ghana won a few free kicks in perilous regions, they neglected to change over them, while Sudan’s defense stayed strong, baffling the hosts and leaving the main half scoreless.
After halftime, the Black Stars kept on pushing for a forward leap, maintaining the tension on the Sudanese defense.
Semenyo botched a decent opportunity to score when he was unable to get a perfect strike, and the Sudanese goalkeeper, Mohammed Mustapha, made a pivotal twofold save to keep the game level.
Jordan Ayew likewise verged on breaking the halt, with his shot barely missing the goal. In the 60th moment, Sudan made two substitution, however Ghana stayed in charge of the game.
Otto Addo introduced on Inaki Williams and Abdul Fatawu Isahaku in the 67th minis to supplant Jordan Ayew and Ernest Nuamah, expecting a really going after danger.
Sudan had a unique opportunity to score in the 71st moment, yet Ghana’s goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati Zigi, made a basic save to keep his side in the match. Once more, ghana pushed forward, yet Mohammed Kudus’ shot was again denied by the Sudanese goalkeeper.
Michael Baidoo made his debut in the 80th minis, supplanting Sulemana, as Ghana proceeded with their quest for an objective.
In the perishing minutes, Ghana was granted a free kick after Fatawu Isahaku was fouled close to the edge of the crate. Kudus’ endeavor was redirected, bringing about a corner. Inaki Williams had a late opportunity, however the Sudanese protection held firm, obstructing his work.
As the match moved toward full-time, Kudus botched a once in a lifetime chance to get the success, with Mustapha making another imperative save.
The Black Stars continued to press, however notwithstanding their predominance and assurance, they couldn’t track down the rear of the net. Sudan’s goalkeeper made one more twofold save in added opportunity to protect the 0-0 draw.
The outcome leaves Ghana in third spot with only two focuses after three games. The Black Stars will confront Sudan in the future in the second leg on Monday, October 14, at the Saints of February Arena.
Ghana will require a win to save their expectations of fitting the joy for AFCON 2025 alive, with the competition set to occur in Morocco. The Black Stars of Ghana continued their 2025 Africa Cup of Nationals (AFCON) qualifiers with a baffling outcome, attracting 0-0 against Sudan the principal leg of their doubleheader on Thursday.
