Sudan’s assistant coach, Ignatius Osei Fosu, has shed light on the team’s defensive strategy that earned them a crucial goalless draw against the Black Stars of Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Despite Ghana dominating the match, Sudan’s solid defense held firm, while their counter-attacks posed a threat. Osei Fosu admitted that Sudan was fortunate to avoid defeat, with goalkeeper Mustapha Mohammed making key saves. The return leg will take place in Tripoli, Libya, on October 15, 2024.