Niger has reversed its decision to host their round-five match against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Morocco. Initially, Niger, lacking a CAF-approved stadium, had selected the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat as their venue. However, the Nigerien Football Federation has now opted to move the game to the Stade de Kegue.

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Although Niger had already set up camp in Morocco, they have since relocated to Lome, where they will continue their preparations for the match, scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024.The first-round encounter between the two teams, held at Juba Stadium in September 2024, saw Sudan edge Niger 1-0 thanks to a goal from Eisa Abobaker.

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Sudan's head coach, Kwasi Appiah, only requires a draw to secure his team’s qualification for AFCON in Morocco and will rely on his players to achieve a positive result in this crucial fixture.For Niger, the match represents a battle for pride. Despite winning their remaining matches, they are already out of contention for a spot in Morocco, having accumulated just one point from their four previous

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matches.

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