Sudan’s head coach, James Kwesi Appiah, has boldly set his sights on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), signaling his ambition to elevate Sudanese football to historic heights.
Appiah, the former Black Stars manager, masterminded Sudan’s impressive qualification campaign, finishing second in Group F with eight points. This achievement secured Sudan’s first AFCON appearance since 2012.
In an interview with Akoma FM, Appiah expressed his belief in Sudan’s potential and his determination to aim for the ultimate prize.
“By God’s grace, we have qualified. We will prepare very well and ensure we have a strong team before the AFCON. Any competition we enter, we aim to win,” Appiah stated.
He dismissed the notion of participating without ambition, adding, “I don’t believe in taking part with a mindset of being eliminated early. Once you’re in, you aim for the cup rather than leaving empty-handed.”
Appiah also highlighted football’s unpredictability, citing Ivory Coast’s triumph in 2023 as an example. “No one thought Ivory Coast would win the competition—they were almost eliminated but came back to win. Football has matured, and no team should be underestimated.”
With the tournament set to kick off in North Africa on December 21, 2025, and the final scheduled for January 18, 2026, Appiah is determined to ensure Sudan is ready to compete against the continent’s best.
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