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Sudan Edge Equatorial Guinea on Late Own Goal to Revive AFCON Hopes

The result compresses Group E at three points for Sudan, Algeria and Burkina Faso, leaving Equatorial Guinea on the brink.

Overview

  • Saul Coco turned a Mohamed Eisa free kick into his own net in the 74th minute to decide the match in Casablanca.
  • The 1-0 win is Sudan’s first Africa Cup of Nations victory since 2012 and their first points of the 2025 tournament.
  • Sudan, Algeria and Burkina Faso are level on three points in Group E, while Equatorial Guinea have lost both matches.
  • Sudan play Burkina Faso next in Casablanca, and Equatorial Guinea face Algeria needing a win to keep qualification hopes alive.
  • Play was halted in the first half for a lengthy concussion check on Sudan goalkeeper Monged Elneel, who was cleared to continue.