Sudan secured a 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca on Sunday evening to open Group E wide ahead of the last round of games.
The match remained on a knife-edge until the 74th minute, when a moment of pure chaos in the Equatorial Guinea box changed everything.
A stinging Sudanese cross forced center-back Saul Coco into a desperate clearance, only for the ball to fly into the back of his own net.
That single goal was enough to spark wild celebrations and hand Sudan their first tournament win in over a decade.
Following a heavy defeat in their opening match, Sudan knew they were playing for survival. Under intense pressure from a technical Equatorial Guinea side, the Sudanese backline refused to buckle.
Goalkeeper Monged Abuzaid stood like a wall, orchestrating a defense that absorbed wave after wave of attack before striking on the counter.
This result blows Group E wide open. Sudan has officially moved level on points with the group leaders, turning their final match into a "win-and-you’re-in" scenario.
With Sudan facing immense challenges at home, the team has become a symbol of defiance. This victory—their first at the AFCON finals since 2012—offers a rare moment of pride and joy for millions of fans watching from afar.
