Sudan and Angola will conclude their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with a decisive encounter at the Martyrs of February Stadium on Monday evening.While Angola has already booked its ticket to Morocco, Sudan must earn at least a draw to secure second place in Group F and confirm their return to the continental stage.Sudan, led by head coach James Kwesi Appiah, suffered a setback after a 4-0 defeat to Niger at the Stade de Kegue on Thursday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8507690##Goals from Youssouf Oumarou, Ousseni Badamassi, and a first-half brace by Daniel Sosah kept Niger’s faint qualifying hopes alive.This result was a sharp contrast to Sudan’s stellar 2-0 win over Ghana on October 15, where quick strikes from Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud and Mohamed Abdelrahman secured a morale-boosting victory.With two wins, one draw, and two losses, Sudan holds seven points—three ahead of Niger but with an inferior goal difference (+2).However, Sudan faces a daunting challenge as they have failed to defeat Angola in their last five meetings, dating back to August 1988.CS Murkomen on how Kenya can win home 2027 Africa Cup of NationsThe team will also miss Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud, sidelined with an injury. Yasir Mozamil is expected to step up in attack, alongside Ebo Eisa and Saif Thierry. Meanwhile, Angola’s unbeaten qualifying run continued with a 1-1 draw against Ghana on Friday.Jordan Ayew’s spectacular free-kick put Ghana ahead, but Angola’s Zini equalized in the second half.Pedro Goncalves’ men remain unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions, having claimed victories over Ghana, Sudan, and Niger in Group F.The final round of Afcon qualifiers is on today with all focus on Group F and Group D.F; Sudan(7) vs Angola(✅) Ghana(⛔) vs Niger(4)D; Nigeria(✅) vs Rwanda(5) Libya (4) Vs Benin(7)✅ Qualified ⛔ Impossible pic.twitter.com/SlLFdPfpAG— Duncan 🦅 (@duncangutse) November 18, 2024 Angola’s impressive form includes clinching the 2024 COSAFA Cup with a dominant 5-0 win against Namibia and rising to fourth place in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Nigeria vs. RwandaHaving secured a spot at the AFCON, Nigeria will host Rwanda in their final Group D qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.Despite topping the group, Augustine Eguavoen’s side aims to end their campaign with a third consecutive home win.My exit from Gor Mahia was ‘planned and premeditated’ – Neiva blames club politics and security concernsThe Super Eagles secured home victories against Benin (3-0) and Libya (1-0) without conceding. However, inconsistent performances, including a 1-1 draw with Benin, have raised concerns.For Rwanda, the stakes are high. They sit two points behind second-placed Benin and need a win to keep their qualification hopes alive.A victory would break their nine-year winless streak in AFCON qualifiers, stretching back to a 1-0 win against Mozambique in 2015.The Wasps’ recent struggles include a six-match draw streak, culminating in a 3-0 defeat to Benin. Rwanda must achieve a historic result to secure only their second AFCON appearance since 2004.##NAJAVA_MECA_8507689##Elsewhere, reeling from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying heartbreak, a disconsolate Ghana side draws the curtains in Group F when they play host to Niger.While the home side’s fate has already been sealed, the Mena journey to the Accra Sports Stadium is in need of all three points as well as favorable results in the other group fixture as they make one last push for a place in Morocco.
