Sudan Coach Kwesi Appiah Eyes Success at CHAN 2024
Under the leadership of Kwesi Appiah, the seasoned Ghanaian coach entrusted with leading the Northeast African nation back to prominence in continental football, Sudan enters the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with quiet confidence.
The competition, which only includes players selected from domestic leagues, will be the Falcons of Jediane’s third participation.
After a 1-1 draw over two legs and a 2-1 aggregate victory over Ethiopia, they defeated Tanzania on penalties to advance to the next round. Appiah, who was hired in September 2023 following the departure of Moroccan coach Badou Zaki, had a successful campaign.
Having captained Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and other Africa Cup of Nations competitions, Appiah, 64, is well-known in African football circles. He has already led Sudan to the 2024 AFCON since becoming power. His attention is now on CHAN, a tournament in which he is taking part for the first time.
Al-Ghorbal, also known as Mohamed Abdel Rahman, is the striker that leads Sudan’s team. As the third-highest scorer in the nation, the Al-Hilal forward provides a plethora of experience and a proven track record of scoring goals both domestically and internationally.
Sudan’s best CHAN result came in 2011 when they finished third as hosts. Ranked 113th in the world, they hope to mount a serious challenge this year as the tournament unfolds across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. They will face Congo, Nigeria, and defending champions Senegal in the group stage.
For Kwesi Appiah, this tournament offers another chance to shape his legacy within African football.
