Sudan ahead, Abobaker Eisa has eulogized Kwesi Appiah’s affect since he was appointed the pinnacle coach of the Falcons of Jediane.
His commendation comes after Sudan’s spectacular efficiency within the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Kwesi Appiah led his aspect to beat Ghana 2-0 within the reverse leg in Libya after the primary leg ended goalless on the Accra Sports Stadium.
The victory towards Ghana got here precisely 18 months after the civil battle between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia started.
But regardless of being ravaged by battle, some extent of their subsequent two video games will safe Sudan’s qualification to the AFCON, a feat which they final achieved in 2021.
“With the issues which might be occurring in Sudan proper now, the civil battle, we’re enjoying a a lot larger recreation. People are within the streets to look at the video games, and that is giving them a number of pleasure amongst the chaos that’s been occurring. It makes them really feel proud,” Abobaker Eisa instructed BBC Sport Newsday.
Appiah, since his appointment as Sudan coach in September 2023, has an enviable report of 9 wins, 5 attracts and 4 defeats in 18 video games.
Abobaker Eisa acknowledged Kwesi Appiah’s affect on the staff, and the way he has instilled perception within the gamers.
“He brings a number of expertise and he’s modified our mentality into pondering we may beat anybody.”
“I believe that’s the most important distinction that you simply’re seeing right here with the Sudanese staff. Everyone is aware of that he’s a legend in his nation and what he’s accomplished for his nation. But he’s instructed us he believes that we may do one thing huge collectively. We’re going step-by-step however it’s coming to fruition now,” he stated.
Sudan has picked up seven factors within the AFCON qualifiers, dropping simply as soon as and profitable twice.
Appiah’s standing in Sudanese soccer can attain legendary stage if he manages to guide Sudan to the 2026 World Cup.
Sudan prepared the ground of their World Cup qualifying group, beating the likes of Senegal, Dr Congo and Togo to the summit.
