Ghana’s Black Stars have found themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a dramatic turn of events on Thursday, November 14.Niger shook up the standings with a stunning 4-0 victory over Sudan, leaving Ghana’s path to qualification increasingly precarious.

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Heading into the match, Sudan required only a draw to secure their place in the tournament, a result that would have effectively eliminated Ghana from contention. However, the Sudanese side, which had convincingly defeated Ghana 2-0 just last month, faltered against a resurgent Niger team.Previously winless in the qualifiers, Niger delivered a dominant performance to claim their first victory of the campaign.

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Daniel Sosah led the charge with two goals, while Youssef Oumarou and Ousseini Badamassi each added to the tally, ensuring an emphatic win.

result lifted Niger off the bottom of the Group F table, pushing Ghana into last place—a shocking development for a team with such a storied footballing history.Despite this setback, Ghana’s qualification hopes remain alive, albeit slim. The Black Stars must

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win their final two matches against Angola and Niger to have any chance of advancing.Their fate could also hinge on the outcome of Sudan’s upcoming clash with Angola. A Sudanese defeat in that match would provide Ghana with a lifeline in their quest to secure a spot at AFCON 2025.For now, Coach Kwesi Appiah and his team face a daunting challenge to restore pride and keep their tournament hopes alive.

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