Match report
Sudan Secures 1-0 Win Over Equatorial Guinea in Africa Cup of Nations
Equatorial Guinea
0–1
FT
Sudan
Dec 28, 2025
In a tightly contested match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Sudan emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea. The decisive moment came in the 74th minute when S. Coco scored an own goal, ensuring Sudan took home the three points. Despite several substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Equatorial Guinea was unable to find the equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Equatorial Guinea 0–1 Sudan
- • Own Goal: S. Coco (Sudan) in the 74th minute
- • Yellow Cards: Walieldin Khidir (16'), S. Barglan (41'), Monged Elneel (72') for Sudan; José Machín (45'), Carlos Akapo (87'), Josete Miranda (90') for Equatorial Guinea
- • Substitutions: Equatorial Guinea made 5 changes, Sudan made 4
Lineups
Equatorial Guinea
Starting XI
- 1 J. Owono (G)
- 15 C. Akapo (D)
- 21 E. Orozco (D)
- 16 S. Coco (D)
- 3 M. Anieboh (D)
- 5 O. Mascarell (M)
- 6 I. Salvador (M)
- 14 P. Obiang (M)
- 7 J. Machin (M)
- 20 S. Eneme (M)
- 24 L. Zuniga (F)
Substitutes
- 2 N. Senra
- 4 A. Balboa
- 8 J. Buyla
- 9 D. Hanza
- 10 E. Nsue
- 12 C. Ondo
- 13 A. Embela
- 17 J. Miranda
- 18 P. Ngaah
- 19 L. Asue
- 22 P. Ganet
- 23 M. Sapunga
- 26 J. Nabil
- 27 G. Akogo
- 28 A. Masogo
Sudan
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 M. Elneel (G)
- 25 S. Barglan (D)
- 3 M. Saeed Ahmed (D)
- 6 M. Karshom (D)
- 12 B. Khamis (D)
- 5 W. Khidir (M)
- 13 A. Taifour
- 26 A. Abdallah
- 8 A. Omer (M)
- 10 M. Abdelrahman (M)
- 14 M. Eisa (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Ali Aboeshren
- 4 A. Abaker
- 7 Y. Awad
- 9 Y. Mozamil
- 11 J. Mano
- 16 M. Abooja
- 17 M. Mohamedein
- 18 A. Zaid
- 19 A. Tabanja
- 22 A. G. Nooh
- 23 A. Manan
- 27 M. Tia Asad
Timeline
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16' Sudan Card · Yellow CardWalieldin Khidir
Foul
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25' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Eneme · On: Josete Miranda
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41' Sudan Card · Yellow CardS. Barglan
Foul
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45'+3 Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardJosé Machín
Foul
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46' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 2Off: Iban Salvador · On: J. Nabil
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69' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 3Off: Pedro Obiang · On: P. Ganet
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70' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 4Off: José Machín · On: L. Asue
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72' Sudan Card · Yellow CardMonged Elneel
Time wasting
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72' Sudan subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Abdallah · On: Y. Mozamil
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72' Sudan subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Omer · On: J. Mano
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74' Sudan Goal · Own GoalS. Coco
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77' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 5Off: Loren Zúñiga · On: Nsue
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80' Sudan subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Abdelrahman · On: A. Abaker
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87' Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardCarlos Akapo
Argument
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87' Sudan subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Barglan · On: A. Zaid
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90'+6 Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardJosete Miranda
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Equatorial Guinea | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 68% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 457 | 224 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 7 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 153 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ S. Coco's own goal in the 74th minute shifted momentum in favor of Sudan, securing their lead
- ▸ Equatorial Guinea's inability to capitalize on their numerous substitutions and attempts to level the score ultimately led to their defeat