Benina, Libya – Sudan go face South Sudan today for a crucial CAF World Cup qualifier as both teams challenge for a spot in the expanded 2026 World Cup. Match go kick off by 7 PM Moroccan time. Sudan, wey don lead Group B, dey aim to secure dem first World Cup appearance. On the other hand, South Sudan dey struggle to find form as dem look to turn dem fortune around.
As both teams prepare for this high-stakes match, Sudan’s coach, Kwesi Appiah, talk say, “We get plenti good players wey dey physically strong and hardworking. Although our talent pool dey limited because of the lack of a domestic league, our players dey ambitious and we believe say we fit achieve great things with the right support.”
Historically, Senegal don dominate previous encounters with Sudan, winning all three matches wey dem don play. The last two meetings saw Senegal secure commanding victories of 3-0 and 1-0 during the 2018 CAF AFCON.
Meanwhile, Sudan maintain strong form for the qualifiers, dey sit atop Group B after five matches wey dem don play. Dem don collect 11 points, without suffering any defeat. In dem last four matches, Sudan defeat DR Congo, Mauritania, and South Sudan, all while keeping dem goal intact.
Sudan don also manage to hold Senegal to a 0-0 draw recently, showcasing dem defensive strength, wey get dem fans hopeful for this match. The players dey energized for the game as dem step into the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, ready to make history.
South Sudan, on the other hand, still dey face serious challenges in dem qualification campaign, wey see dem sit at the bottom with no wins in dem first five matches. Dem don record two draws and three losses, as dem defenders dey struggle to contain attacks from opponents.
South Sudan national team Coach make dem intentions clear, emphasizing say dem dey ready to give dem best performance today. With players like Morgan and Yuel leading di offensive line, dem go aim to capitalize on any open chance against Sudan.
Dis match go surely be one wey fans no go wan miss, as both teams dey fight for glory and respect on di international stage. As the clock tick down to kick-off, excitement don dey build among di fans, and e go be interesting to see who go carry di day.