Sudan vs Ethiopia — match summary
Africa · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications · kick-off 25 Sept 2026 23:00
Full time · score 1-0
Shots on target 0-0 · corners – · possession 50-50
NextGOAL tip: Sudan -0.5 · 2 stars
This Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications clash carries immense significance in the battle for group positioning. Sudan play as the home side and need a victory to restore confidence, while Ethiopia visit hoping to come away with points. Although Sudan have stumbled recently on a 3-match losing run, returning to their home ground remains a strong suit, with a first-half home record conceding an average of just 0.25 goals per game. Meanwhile, although Ethiopia are unbeaten in their last 4 matches, their away first-half record sees them concede an average of 0.88 goals, while also allowing opponents an average of 6.14 shots on target per game across their last 7 matches. Looking at their last two head-to-head meetings, Sudan won both, including a 2-1 victory, suggesting the hosts are likely to be the ones pushing forward in attack. The first thing to watch after kickoff is the opening 15 minutes to see how quickly the home side can break through the visitors' defense.