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Three generations inspire Sudan’s bid to reach Gabon
- Updated: June 4, 2016
It took Sudan more than three decades to make a comeback at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2008 in Ghana.
After a 32-year absence since the 1976 finals in Ethiopia, The Desert Hawks resurfaced in Ghana for the 2008 edition, then missed the next two editions, before making a strong appearance in 2012, co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial, where they reached the last eight.
It was in 2012 that the Desert Hawks scored the first ever goal since the 1976 finals courtesy Ahmed ‘Bisha’ Bashir against Burkina Faso, that also landed them a place at the quarter finals for the first time in as many attempts.
During the 2012 edition, there were a number of players from the Class of 2008 bring together two generations in the history of Sudan football.
A third generation has emerged in 2016 as the Desert Hawks take inspirations from the three generations in a bid to reach next year’s finals in Gabon. To reach that dream, they have to overcome Sierra Leone in a crucial Group I clash on Saturday, 4 June 2016 in Freetown.
For some members of the team, they are seeking to distinguish themselves with an enviable record of three appearances in the finals of the AFCON. Others are eyeing a second taste of the biggest football gathering on the continent, whilst the rest are eyeing historic first time participation.
Sudan coach Mohamed Abdallah ‘Mazda’ announced a squad for the match against Sierra Leone with the three …
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