AFCON 2025: Kwesi Appiah acknowledges stronger Algeria after Sudan loss

Sudan's coach Kwesi Appiah faced a tough opening match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, where his team fell 3-0 to a dominant Algeria.

The Ghanaian tactician remained composed post-game, highlighting the clear gap in quality during the Group E clash at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

Appiah's reaction centered on the challenge of competing against superior opposition. "We were up against a stronger side. This Algerian team has serious quality in every aspect. We will do everything to bounce back in the next game," he said, showing respect for the 2019 champions while vowing resilience.

Algeria struck early through captain Riyad Mahrez in the second minute, assisted by Hicham Boudaoui. Sudan went down to 10 men before halftime when Salah El-Din Adel earned a second yellow, paving the way for Mahrez's second goal and Ibrahim Maza's late finish. Despite the setback, Kwesi Appiah's Sudan eyes recovery against Equatorial Guinea on December 28th.