{"id":229416,"date":"2024-10-10T10:50:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/match-preview-kickoff-time-date-and-venue\/"},"modified":"2024-10-10T10:50:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:50:53","slug":"match-preview-kickoff-time-date-and-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/match-preview-kickoff-time-date-and-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Match Preview, Kickoff Time, Date And Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ghana is set to host Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium for a critical 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bc8f0bb2f2424e8495282345db9bd3bc\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Black Stars are yet to secure a win in this qualifying campaign, while Sudan will be looking to bounce back after a defeat in their last outing.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana&#8217;s qualifying journey started on a disappointing note when their 24-year unbeaten streak at Kumasi&#8217;s Baba Yara Sports Stadium was ended by Angola in a 1-0 defeat in the opening game of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by a frustrating 1-1 draw with Niger in their second match.<\/p>\n<p>Alidu Seidu gave Ghana the lead just before halftime, but the team failed to capitalise on their dominance.<\/p>\n<p>Niger later equalised in the 81st minute through Oumar Sako, leaving Ghana with only one point from two matches.<\/p>\n<p>Currently sitting third in Group F, Otto Addo&#8217;s side is under pressure to secure points in their back-to-back games against Sudan, which are crucial for their AFCON qualification hopes.<\/p>\n<p>With only two matches remaining after this window, the Black Stars cannot afford further slip-ups.<\/p>\n<p>Missing out on the 2025 AFCON would be a major setback for a team that has consistently featured in the tournament since 2004.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their shaky start, Ghana will take comfort in their strong home record against Sudan, having won four and drawn one of their previous five meetings in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>That history, along with the home advantage, may bolster their confidence heading into Thursday&#8217;s match.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, Sudan opened their Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Niger but suffered a 2-1 defeat to Angola in their second match.<\/p>\n<p>The loss ended their four-game unbeaten streak in competitive matches, a run that included wins over Congo DR, Mauritania, and South Sudan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Under the guidance of former Ghana coach James Kwesi Appiah, Sudan currently sits second in the group with three points, placing them in a favourable position ahead of their crucial encounters with Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The Falcons of Jediane have shown good form on the road, winning consecutive away matches against South Sudan and Mauritania in World Cup qualifiers before their setback against Angola.<\/p>\n<p>As Appiah leads Sudan against his former team, they will be aiming to improve on the goalless draw they managed in Ghana during the 2010 AFCON qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are aware of the importance of this fixture as they seek to solidify their positions in the group and move closer to securing a spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kickoff Time: <\/strong>4PM Ghanaian time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, October 10, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Accra Sports Stadium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana is set to host Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium for a critical 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Thursday evening. 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