{"id":251146,"date":"2024-11-15T03:43:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T03:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/15\/ghana-sinks-to-bottom-of-group-f-after-nigers-mauling-of-sudan\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T03:43:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T03:43:21","slug":"ghana-sinks-to-bottom-of-group-f-after-nigers-mauling-of-sudan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/15\/ghana-sinks-to-bottom-of-group-f-after-nigers-mauling-of-sudan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana sinks to bottom of Group F after Niger\u2019s mauling of Sudan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/113\/11329649.295.jpg\" alt=\"The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers\" title=\"The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers\" width=\"295\" height=\"197\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a stunning turn of events on Thursday, November 14.<\/p>\n<p>Niger secured an emphatic win against Sudan, shaking up the group standings and complicating Ghana\u2019s path to qualification.<\/p>\n<p>In a high-stakes encounter, Sudan only needed a draw against Niger to clinch their spot in the 2025 AFCON, effectively shutting the door on Ghana\u2019s hopes.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Sudanese side that dominated Ghana in a 2-0 defeat last month failed to replicate their form. Coach Kwesi Appiah\u2019s team appeared lacklustre, unable to withstand the onslaught from Group F\u2019s previous bottom side, Niger, who had yet to secure a single win in the qualifiers until today.<\/p>\n<p>Niger delivered a stunning performance, overpowering Sudan with a commanding display. Daniel Sosah led the charge with a brace, while Youssef Oumarou and Ousseini Badamassi added a goal each, sealing a decisive 4-0 victory for the Nigeriens.<\/p>\n<p>This impressive result marked their first win of the qualifiers and propelled them above Ghana in the Group F standings.<\/p>\n<p>With Niger\u2019s victory, the Black Stars now occupy the bottom spot in the group, a surprising and disappointing position for a team of Ghana\u2019s pedigree.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, there is still a glimmer of hope for qualification. Ghana must secure back-to-back wins in their remaining matches against Angola and Niger.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the team will be closely watching the next fixture, where Sudan faces off against Angola. A defeat for Sudan in that match could potentially keep Ghana\u2019s AFCON dreams alive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a stunning turn of events on Thursday, November 14. 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