Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has set his sights on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Falcons of Jediane prepare for the tournament in Morocco.
Drawn in Group D alongside Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea, Appiah stressed that mere participation will not satisfy the team’s ambitions.
Speaking to Akoma FM ahead of the competition, the former Ghana coach said, “The goal is not just to participate but to fight for the trophy. I believe with the right mentality, we can achieve it. There’s no point in going to the competition if you don’t aim to win.”
On their group-stage opponents, Appiah added, “We respect them, but we will not fear them. If you go into games thinking about names like Messi or Ronaldo, you lose the battle mentally before it begins.”
Sudan will open their AFCON campaign against Algeria on Wednesday, December 24, at Moulay Hassan Stadium, before facing Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, December 28, at Stade Mohammed V. They will conclude their group-stage fixtures against Burkina Faso on Wednesday, December 31, at the same venue.
The 2025 edition marks Sudan’s return to Africa’s premier football tournament after missing the knockout stages in their last appearance in Cameroon.
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