The 1970 champions Sudan are back in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations with the Jediane Falcons thirsty for a long-awaited success.

Nickname: Jediane Falcons

Participation No. 9

Records: Champions (1970)

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier - Sudan

Qualifiers:

Sudan 4-0 Sao Tome and Principe

South Africa 1-0 Sudan

Ghana 2-0 Sudan

Sudan 1-0 Ghana

Sao Tome and Principe 0-2 Sudan

Sudan 2-0 South Africa

Borhan Tia - Coach of Sudan

Coach: Burhan Tia

Country: Sudan

Date of Birth: 01.01.1965

“We are in a tough group, but we are ready to fight and try to get to the next stage. We are of course delighted that Sudan is back for the first time since 2012 and we will do our best to represent the country well.”

Squad

TotalEnergies AFCON 2021 – SUDAN [PDF]

SUDAN

Players to watch:

Mohamed Abdel Rahman (28) Forward, Al Hilal (Sudan)

Mohamed Al Rashed (28) Midfielder, Al Merriekh (Sudan)

Faris Abdallah (27) Defender, Al Hilal (Sudan)

Source: CAF