Kwesi Appiah has expressed his hope to achieve something impactful that could help end the ongoing unrest in Sudan.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
In October, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation as a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease, and displacement,” with nearly 25 million people in need of humanitarian aid.
Appiah, who previously coached Ghana, played a pivotal role in guiding Sudan to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, he shared his aspiration to win a significant achievement that could help bring peace to the country.
“I want the team to perform so we can achieve something for the people of Sudan which will bring an end to the unrest, and I believe that there is nothing too hard for God and I don’t underrate myself in anything,” the 63-year-old trainer said.
“I am hoping and believing that these players will support me so we can achieve something better for Sudan,” he added.
Due to the ongoing conflict, Sudan’s national team has been forced to train in Saudi Arabia, with a squad consisting solely of players from African clubs, many from Sudanese rivals Al Hilal and Al Merrikh.
These clubs are temporarily playing in the Mauritanian league due to the unstable political situation in Sudan.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco, will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
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