The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued an official directive to Kwesi Appiah, asking him to resign from one of his current positions before the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Sudan.

Appiah, a former Ghana international, is currently serving as the head coach of the Sudanese national team while also holding a position as an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). His dual roles have sparked criticism from certain football circles, with some fans urging him to step down from one of his posts.

CAF’s directive is aimed at preventing any conflict of interest as Ghana and Sudan face off in a crucial doubleheader. The first leg of the qualifier is set for Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by the second leg on October 14 at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya.

With the qualifier fast approaching, Appiah will need to decide which position he will relinquish in order to comply with CAF’s request.