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.