Star-studded Ghana left defeated by Sudan

by Staff Reporter

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024. 17:38

Things did not go according to plan for Ghana in matchday four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday afternoon as the Black Stars suffered a 2-0 loss against the Falcons of Jediane in Group F at the Martyrs of February Stadium.

 The Black Stars dominated the opening stages of the match while Sudan were starved of the ball during the first 10 minutes. Mohammed Kudus came close to opening the scoring on a couple of occasions during this period as Ghana pressed on.

Sudan began to ask questions going forward after the 15 minutes on the clock and produced couple nervy moments to the Ghana backline going forward. At the other end of the pitch, Inaki Williams was Ghana’s main threat midway through the first 45.

Following a tough first 45, the referee summoned both teams to the changing rooms with the scoreboard untouched.

Then, against the run of play, Sudan took the lead soon after the hour-mark after making way into the Ghana box, as Ahmed Al Tash carved out a right-footed shot on the edge of the six-yard area.

The Falcons of Jediane, doubled their advantage in the 65^th minute of the match as Mohamed Abdelrahman joined Al Tash on the scoresheet after gathering steam from their opener.

In response to conceding two goals in rapid fashion, Ghana took the direct route to goal but failed at the final hurdle in doing so.

Nevertheless, following an efficient performance by Sudan, the star-studded Ghanaian outfit were left frustrated at the Martyrs of February Stadium after the final whistle.

Sudan: (0) 2 (Al Tash 62’, Abdelrahma 65’)

Ghana: (0) 0

Sudan: Mustafa, Khidir, Saaed, Abuaagla, Koko, Mahmoud (Nouh 80’), Thierry (Hamouda 94’), Eisa, Yousif, Agab, Abdelrahman (Eisa 80’)

Ghana: Ati, Seidu, Djiku, Salisu (Adjetey 73’), Mensah, Sulemana (Baidoo 69’), Owusu, Nuamah (Ayew 57’), Kudus, Semenyo (Issahaku 57’), Williams