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Kwasi Appiah Eyes World Cup 2026 with Sudan.

Kwasi Appiah, the coach who led Sudan to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has set his sights on an even greater achievement: qualifying the nation for their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2026. Sudan is currently topping a tough qualifying group that includes powerhouse teams like Senegal and DR Congo.In an interview with BBC Africa, Appiah emphasized the importance of mindset, urging his players to set their goals at the level of elite teams such as Spain, England, and Brazil. Reflecting on football's unifying role in the region, Appiah recalled the emotional moment during their 3-0 victory over South Sudan in Juba, where large sections of the crowd joined in singing Sudan’s national anthem.With determination and resilience, Appiah is focused on leading Sudan to the 2026 World Cup, believing that football can bring lasting unity to […]

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Sudan Victory Celebrations Amid War – How Appiah Brought Joy.

Following Ghana’s unexpected 2-0 loss to Sudan in their AFCON qualifiers, football pundit Kwame Opare Addo has weighed in on the defeat. While acknowledging Sudan’s tactical advantage during the game, Opare Addo argues that the loss does not signify Sudan’s superiority over the Black Stars. Instead, he attributes the loss to a combination of Ghana’s technical shortcomings, poor game management, and a lack of cohesion on the field. He pointed out that Ghana's coaching staff failed to adjust tactics in response to Sudan’s playstyle, particularly in the second half. Opare Addo urged the Ghanaian team to quickly regroup and address their weaknesses ahead of future qualifiers.

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Kwasi Appiah Steps Down from GFA Executive Role Amid AFCON Qualifier Conflict.

Kwasi Appiah, the head coach of the Sudan national team, has temporarily stepped down from his role as a member of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Executive Council. This follows a directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), concerned about a conflict of interest as Appiah will coach Sudan against Ghana in the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers. CAF cited its statutes and FIFA's ethics code, urging Appiah to step down to preserve the integrity of the competition. Sudan will face Ghana in the qualifiers on October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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