Former Ghana coach CK Akonnor has praised Kwesi Appiah for the remarkable improvement of Sudan’s national team, attributing their success to Appiah’s tactical expertise. Under Appiah’s guidance, Sudan has achieved four wins in seven games, positioning them ahead of Senegal in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and second in their AFCON 2025 group. Akonnor highlighted Appiah’s tactical awareness and his role in making Sudan a confident and fearless side, as shown in their recent draw against Ghana.