Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations took a hit on Thursday as they were held to a goalless draw by Sudan at home.
The result leaves the Black Stars winless in their opening three matches, putting their chances of reaching the tournament in Morocco in jeopardy.
Meanwhile, Algeria continued their impressive form, securing a 5-1 victory over Togo to maintain their 100% record in the qualifiers.
Burkina Faso also enjoyed a comfortable win, defeating Burundi 4-1.
Ghana’s failure to score was compounded by the absence of key midfielder Thomas Partey, who was ruled out due to injury.
Despite dominating possession, the Black Stars struggled to create clear-cut chances and were ultimately frustrated by Sudan’s resolute defense.
The draw has put Ghana in a precarious position halfway through the qualification campaign. They will need to significantly improve their performances in their remaining matches to have any hope of reaching the finals.
Algeria, on the other hand, are looking strong and appear to be a favorite to qualify. Their victory over Togo was impressive, with Said Benrahma scoring a brace and Amine Gouiri adding a goal.
Other notable results from the matchday included a 1-0 win for the Democratic Republic of Congo over Tanzania and a surprise victory for Botswana over Cape Verde.
The race for a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is heating up, and the remaining matches in the qualification campaign are sure to be filled with drama and excitement.