Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has assured that his side will not disappoint their fans as they prepare for their quarterfinal clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The Falcons of Jediane advanced to the last eight after holding Senegal to a goalless draw on Tuesday, a result that secured top spot in Group D.
Reflecting on the achievement, the former Ghana coach praised the backing his side has received and pledged that his players will give everything in Saturday’s quarterfinal against a North African opponent.
“The people of Zanzibar have been fantastic. We wouldn’t like to let them down in terms of the quality of our football,” Appiah said.
“The Zanzibar people have similarities with our Sudanese people. They speak Arabic, so there was a bond from the time we came into the city. To our fans across the world, we will not let you down,” he added.
Appiah also highlighted the team’s steady progress in the tournament, citing their resilience against tough opponents.
“We started the competition slowly but progressed to beat Nigeria and grind out a result against Senegal,” Appiah said after the game.
“The more we advance, the better we get. Senegal isn’t a small country in terms of football. I knew we were in for a tough time. We had to sit back and hit on counters,” he added.
The CHAN is a biennial continental competition reserved exclusively for players who feature in their domestic leagues across Africa.
