Kwesi Appiah: We will fight to raise the flag of Sudan at AFCON 2025 

Sudan national team head coach Kwesi Appiah has reaffirmed his side’s determination to fight for national pride at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, vowing to raise the Sudanese flag on Africa’s biggest football stage.

Since taking charge, Appiah has overseen a remarkable upward trajectory for the Falcons of Jediane, instilling belief, discipline, and renewed ambition within the squad. 

As Sudan prepare to embark on their continental journey, the focus is firmly on making a strong statement and writing a new chapter in the nation’s football history.

The Ghanaian tactician revealed that his players arrived in Morocco in high spirits following their participation at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar, with preparations for the tournament progressing smoothly both on and off the pitch.

In an exclusive interview with CAFOnline, Appiah opens up about Sudan’s ambitions, the dreams driving his squad, and the collective resolve as they begin their AFCON Morocco 2025 campaign.

How is the atmosphere within the Sudan national team ahead of the AFCON TotalEnergies Morocco 2025 campaign?

We arrived safely from Qatar after taking part in the FIFA Arab Cup. We found the atmosphere in Morocco to be excellent. The hotel is good, everything is good, and the same applies to transportation and accommodation. Everything is excellent.

How do you assess your level of readiness ahead of the competition?

Sudan is well prepared for the competition, and we hope to present ourselves in the best possible way during the finals.

How do you see your chances in the group stage and your ability to overcome the teams you will face?

We are in a strong group with Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Burkina Faso. Sudan is also a good team, and I am confident that we will progress beyond the group stage in this tournament.

What message would you like to send to the players before the start of this continental tournament?

All Sudanese people are urging the players to enjoy themselves. This team must fight and give everything it has to make the people happy.

Based on your experience in continental competitions, what is the best way to win the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations?

The tournament is very tough, and we must fight, fight, and fight in our matches, while preparing the team both mentally and physically.

What is your message to Sudan fans ahead of their first match at AFCON TotalEnergies Morocco 2025?

My message to all Sudanese people is: pray for us and support the team, and we will fight to raise the flag of Sudan.