October 10, (THEWILL) – Ghana’s World Cup qualifying campaign encountered further difficulties following a goalless draw against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday. The result leaves the national team without a victory at the midpoint of their qualifying journey for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite generating numerous opportunities throughout the match, Ghana remained unable to convert their chances into goals. The team, directed by Otto Addo, occupies third position in Group F with two points, trailing Sudan by two points and group leaders Angola by four. Angola prepares to face Niger in their upcoming fixture on Friday, October 11
The match began with promise for Ghana when Alexander Djiku’s header struck the crossbar from Mohammed Kudus’s delivery within the opening five minutes. Ernest Nuamah and Antoine Semenyo both created promising opportunities in the first half, but Sudan’s defensive organisation prevented any breakthrough before the interval.
The second half witnessed increased pressure from the home side, with Inaki Williams and Mohammed Kudus at the forefront of Ghana’s attacking efforts. Sudan’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Al Mustafa, performed admirably to maintain his clean sheet, while his team generated their most significant opportunity through a 72nd-minute free-kick that required intervention from Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
The final moments of the match exemplified Ghana’s finishing difficulties, with Williams missing a crucial opportunity in stoppage time after receiving service from Kudus inside the penalty area. Abdul Fatawu’s subsequent attempt sailed over the crossbar, cementing a frustrating evening for the home supporters.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
