At the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi in Libya, Sudan drew a goalless draw against heavyweight Senegal. The goalless draw means Sudan stil
At the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi in Libya, Sudan drew a goalless draw against heavyweight Senegal.
The goalless draw means Sudan still occupies the first slot.
Ghanaian head coach James Kwesi Appiah has proven on time and time and time again that he is one of the best tacticians on the continent after being able to plot so many strategies against so many difficult sides in the space of 15 months.
Sudan not getting the opportunity to play at Khartoum seems to not have been bothering the war-torn country.
In Benghazi on Saturday night, Kwesi Appiah faced Senegal’s attacking trio of Mane, Dia, and Sarr, with the two Gueyes and Lamine Camara in midfield. With the experienced Koulibaly leading the back and Mendy in the post, it was always going to be a stressful night for Sudan, yet they passed successfully.
The unfancied Sudan prevented the Terranga Lions from scoring and stole a crucial point even though they missed three clear opportunities to put Senegal into the sword.
Sudan will host South Sudan in Libya in round 6, with many Sudanese supporters expecting all three points.
In the other game of the group, Togo played 2-2 at home to Mauritania with Denkey among the scorers of Togo.
Group B table after 5 match days.
1. Sudan — 11 points
2. DR Congo — 10 points
3. Senegal — 9 points
4. Togo — 4 points
5. Mauritania — 2 points
6. South Sudan — 2 points
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