The Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi, Libya, will be the venue for Ghana’s crucial match against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
This fixture comes just five days after the two sides played out a hard-fought draw at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
Sudan’s draw allowed them to maintain second place in the group, leaving them well-positioned for AFCON qualification. Ghana, however, faces a must-win situation in this encounter to keep their hopes alive for qualification to the tournament, which is set to take place in Morocco.
Convert the chances
In the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana generated six clear-cut opportunities but failed to capitalise on any of them.
If the Black Stars hope to secure qualification, they cannot afford to squander the golden chances they missed in the previous encounter.
Key players like Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus, and Inaki Williams must be clinical in front of goal and deliver the needed results for Ghana.
Take advantage of the set-pieces
In the first leg, Ghana had as many as sixteen corner kicks, yet none of the corners resulted in a goal.
For a team that lacks a potent goal-scorer, set-pieces are great avenues for goals, and the Black Stars must take advantage of these chances.
Be wary of the Sudanese fast-breaks
For Sudan, a draw in this match wouldn’t be disastrous, so they’re unlikely to adopt an attacking approach against Ghana. Instead, they will probably stick to the same defensive setup they used in the first leg.
However, with their fast wingers, Sudan poses a serious attacking threat, and the Black Stars need to be alert to the danger of quick counter-attacks.
Ghana’s players, especially the fullbacks and defensive midfielders, must remain focused and avoid lapses in concentration, as they could easily be caught off-guard by Sudan’s swift transitions.