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Nigerians were enjoying it as Sudan beat Ghana 2-0 to put the Black Stars on the brink of missing the 2025 AFCON.
In order to get ready for their pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Matchday 4 qualifier against Sudan, the Ghanaian Black Stars left their home field on Sunday and traveled to Libya.
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One of the shocking outcomes of the round was Ghana's 0-0 draw with Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday.
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The Black Stars dominated the match but were unable to win for the first time in the qualifications, as they are now third in Group F with two points.
Ghana follows Nigeria to Libya
The team has now left for Benina, Libya, where they will play Sudan.
The Black Stars' departure to Libya comes after their West African rivals the Super Eagles of Nigeria embarked on a similar trip.
A day after Ghana were held at home against Sudan, the Nigerians were able to record a narrow 1-0 against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.
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The Super Eagles traveling to Libya for the second leg is the expected situation.
However, Ghana are traveling to play Sudan in Libya because the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) stated they cannot play at home soil with a civil war raging in the northeast African country.
Ghana needs to win against Sudan in Libya in order to improve their prospects of qualifying for the AFCON competition in Morocco the following year.
Nigeria on the other hand are top of group D with Gernot Rohr's Benin Republic in second place.
The Black Stars of Ghana's chances of making it to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were severely damaged after a 0-2 defeat by Sudan.
In the second leg, which took place at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya on Tuesday, October 15, the four-time African champions squared off against the Falcons of Sudan.
The Black Stars were all smiles on their way to Libya but suffered a devastating defeat.
Ghana had a dismal qualifying campaign, recording two draws and a loss, and went into the game in need of a victory to maintain their hopes of qualifying.
Sudan 2-0 Ghana
The Black Stars had a strong start to the match, but Sudan was unwavering in their resolve to win.
Sudan persisted in pressing and controlling the game as they went to the break level.
Inaki Williams put the Black Stars ahead in the second half, showing greater tenacity, but the goal was canceled for a handball.
But Sudan persisted in carrying out their strategy, effectively countering and defending deep.
Their determination paid off in the 62nd minute when Mahmoud Mohamed scored the first goal by taking advantage of a defensive blunder by Salisu.
Four minutes later, Mohammed Abdel-Rahman doubled Sudan's lead, making things difficult for Ghana.
Nigerians mock Ghana after loss to Sudan
The Super Eagles are now back in Nigeria and will not play the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in their matchday four qualifiers this international break.
Nigerians however were online to troll the Ghanaians following their unexpected loss to Sudan that may cost them a spot at the next AFCON.
This is not the first time Nigerians will mock Ghana as they did so after the Black Stars lost to Angola
See reactions to the Sudan loss
Ghana now sits in third position in their group after the loss, having only two points from four games.
The Black Stars need to win their remaining games in November against Niger and Angola in order to qualify for AFCON 2025, which will be held in Morocco.
They also need to hope that Sudan loses points in their next games.
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