AfricaSoccer.com reports that Sudan’s national football team head coach, James Kwesi Appiah, is boycotting training due to outstanding salary payments.
Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the Jediane Falcons for a 12-day training camp in preparation for this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Kwesi Appiah, however, won’t join the camp until his outstanding payments are settled. It’s been reported that upon returning from Ghana, the previous Black Stars coach skipped a scheduled meeting with Sudan FA VP Osama Atta Al-Mannan.
The Sudan FA is striving to resolve its financial issues with Kwesi Appiah, in spite of current challenges.
Sudan will play Senegal March 18th and South Sudan March 24th for World Cup qualifiers in Group B (rounds 5 and 6).
Sudan leads Group B with 10 points after a strong start to the tournament.
To prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers, Sudan will play a friendly against Jordan. In preparation for the qualification games, the team’s travel to Libya is set for March 17, 2025.AfricaSoccer.com reports that Sudan’s national football team head coach, James Kwesi Appiah, is boycotting training due to outstanding salary payments.
Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the Jediane Falcons for a 12-day training camp in preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for this month. However, Kwesi Appiah will not join the camp until his unpaid salaries are settled. Reports indicate that after returning from Ghana, the former Black Stars coach skipped a scheduled meeting with Sudan FA Vice President Osama Atta Al-Mannan.
Despite the financial challenges, the Sudan FA is working to resolve the issues with Kwesi Appiah. Sudan is set to play against Senegal on March 18 and South Sudan on March 24 as part of the World Cup qualifiers in Group B (rounds 5 and 6). Currently, Sudan leads Group B with 10 points after a strong start to the tournament.
To prepare for these crucial qualifying matches, Sudan will also play a friendly against Jordan, with the team’s travel to Libya scheduled for March 17, 2025.
