Audio By Carbonatix
Niger delivered a dominant performance to secure a resounding 4-0 victory over Sudan in a Group F clash of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Dama Gazelle of Niger showcased their skill on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Stade de Kégué in Togo.
Daniel Sosah opened the scoring in the 6th minute, setting the tone for a commanding display. Youssouf Oumarou doubled the lead in the 29th minute, bringing the score to 2-0.
Just before halftime, Sosah converted a penalty in added time (45+3), giving Niger a comfortable 3-0 advantage at the break.
The frustration deepened for Sudan in the second half when Ousseini Badamassi netted in the 51st minute, sealing the 4-0 rout.
This result breathes new life in Ghana’s qualification chances.
The Black Stars must now win their remaining matches in Group F to have a realistic chance of advancing.
Ghana faces a crucial test against Angola on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Luanda, before hosting Niger in a high-stakes encounter.
Latest Stories
-
IJM calls for increased funding and media action against human trafficking in Ghana
2 minutes -
Finance Minister lays 4 key 2025 fiscal and energy reports before Parliament
34 minutes -
Ghana AIDS Commission calls for intensified HIV testing as treatment gaps persist
36 minutes -
Photos: Vice President joins Guyana’s 60th independence anniversary celebration
36 minutes -
Findings from 2023 African Games shocking and staggering – Anti-corruption campaigner
38 minutes -
China executes man for poisoning billionaire gaming tycoon
1 hour -
Create industries around startups – Venture capitalist calls for focus on industrial champions
1 hour -
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
1 hour -
Senegal’s President appoints 60-year-old Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo as new Prime Minister
1 hour -
Six arrested for murder at galamsey site at Gwira Ampansie
2 hours -
TVET must drive Ghana’s development, not be seen as second-tier education – Mahama
2 hours -
Iran condemns US strikes as ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire
2 hours -
Finance Minister must explain 0.75% MoMo tax – Minority
2 hours -
Quicken farm inputs distribution under Feed Ghana initiative – SEND Ghana urges govt
2 hours -
NDC is a government of propaganda – Minority
2 hours