Falcons of Jediane Claim Vital Three Points to Keep Knockout Hopes Alive.

Sudan delivered a major upset in Group E of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in a tense encounter at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca on December 28, 2025.

Both teams entered the match winless after opening defeats—Equatorial Guinea falling 2-1 to Burkina Faso in dramatic stoppage time, and Sudan thrashed 3-0 by Algeria. This made it a must-win for either side to stay in contention for the knockout stage.

The Falcons of Jediane took the lead through a well-worked goal, holding firm defensively to secure a clean sheet and their first points of the tournament. Equatorial Guinea, despite late pressure—including chances for star forward Emilio Nsue—could not find an equalizer, leaving them on the brink of elimination.

This result breathes new life into Sudan’s campaign, marking a historic moment for a team that has endured significant challenges off the pitch amid ongoing conflict back home. Under coach Kwesi Appiah, the squad showed resilience and tactical discipline.

Group E Standings (after Matchday 2, partial):

  • Algeria and Burkina Faso (played 1, likely leading)
  • Sudan: 3 points
  • Equatorial Guinea: 0 points

With the later Group E fixture between Algeria and Burkina Faso still to come on December 28, the race for the top two spots intensifies. Sudan now have a fighting chance ahead of their final group game.

Elsewhere on Matchday 2, Mozambique claimed a historic 3-2 win over Gabon in Group F. The AFCON 2025 action continues to deliver drama in Morocco.