Group B of the CAF World Cup qualifiers is about to kick off with Sudan going through Togo on the Martyrs of Benina Stadium on Thursday night.
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Sudan, because of the ineligibility of Sudanese stadiums as per CAF requirements, continues to play their dwelling video games in Libya. The Sudan Soccer Affiliation has opted for this association constantly over the previous months.
Starting their journey in the direction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sudan goals for redemption after their unsuccessful African Cup of Nations qualification, ending on the backside of their group with two wins and 4 losses towards DR Congo, Mauritania, and Gabon.
Nevertheless, Sudan exhibited a glimpse of resurgence these days, avoiding defeat of their final two pleasant matches. They secured a 1-1 draw towards Tanzania and clinched a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Chad.
Whereas automated qualification may appear inconceivable for Sudan, with Senegal being the anticipated dominant power, the battle for the second spot, guaranteeing a playoff probability, seems extensive open.
Equally, Togo, regardless of lacking out on the AFCON, completed their qualification marketing campaign impressively.
The Sparrowhawks accrued eight factors, drawing twice and clinching victories of their last two qualifiers towards Eswatini (2-0) and a outstanding comeback win over Cabo Verde (3-2), orchestrated by Kevin Denkey’s brace and Abdou Ouattara’s late winner.
With an ongoing profitable streak of three matches and being unbeaten of their final 4, together with victories over Lesotho and Burkino Faso, Togo enters this World Cup qualifying match with momentum.
Sudan’s current type throughout all competitions shows a combined sample: L-W-L-L-D-W.
In the meantime, Togo’s current run in all competitions displays: D-L-D-W-W-W.
Workforce information
Sudan’s supervisor Ezzaki Badou has rotated the beginning lineup considerably in the course of the AFCON qualifiers.
Goalkeeper Mohamed Mustafa and Abuaagla Abdalla are the one constant starters, whereas Muhamed Kome, Waleed Al Shoala, and Mohamed Abdelrahman have been among the many purpose scorers for Sudan.
On the opposite facet, Togo is anticipated to arrange with a 3-4-3 formation, with Loic Anthony Bessile, Djene Dakonam, and Alaixys Romao forming the defensive core.
Denkey’s goal-scoring prowess locations him because the probably focus in assault, alongside Ihlas Bebou and Euloge Placca.
Potential lineups:
Sudan:(4-3-3)
Mustafa;
El Tahir, Ahmed, Nemer, Khames;
Edris, Abdalla, Komi;
Nouh, Teiri, Al-Shoala
Togo:(3-4-3)
Ouro-Gneni;
Romao, Djene, Bessile;
Henen, Aholou, Dermane, Amouzou;
Denkey, Bebou, Fessou
Prediction: Sudan 1-2 Togo
Whereas Sudan has proven enchancment since their AFCON qualifying marketing campaign, inconsistency within the beginning lineup could hinder their efficiency.
Togo seems extra settled, particularly in attacking areas, and is poised to safe a profitable begin on this encounter.
