In a thrilling display of dominance, Niger handed Ghana a glimmer of hope in their AFCON qualification race with a resounding 4-0 win over Sudan. Right from the start, Niger’s Daniel Sosah took command, netting an early goal in the 6th minute, leaving the Sudanese defense scrambling. Niger’s relentless attack didn’t waver as Oumarou doubled the lead in the 29th minute, intensifying Sudan’s struggles.

As the first half approached its end, Sudan faced yet another setback when Niger was awarded a penalty in injury time. Sosah converted with precision, sealing his first-half brace in the 45+3 minute and sending Niger into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead. Sudan’s chances looked increasingly slim as they headed back to the locker room, needing a miracle to turn the game around.

Upon their return, Niger showed no signs of letting up. Just six minutes into the second half, Badamassi added to Sudan’s woes by scoring a fourth goal in the 51st minute, putting the game well beyond reach. This emphatic win gives Niger a vital boost as they push for a spot in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, edging them closer to their qualification dreams while momentarily easing the path for Ghana.