Equatorial Guinea have won both previous meetings between these two nations, coming in 2019 AFCON qualifying, 1-0 in Bata and 4-1 in Omdurman, albeit neither made it to the tournament.
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan preview
After both were beaten in their Africa Cup of Nations openers on Christmas Eve, who will get off the mark at Stade Mohammed V? Equatorial Guinea's clash with Burkina Faso was a slow burner, but to say it had a dramatic conclusion would be an understatement. Marvin Anieboh broke the deadlock in the 85th minute, seemingly snatching victory for the National Thunder, only for Burkina Faso to equalise in the fifth minute of injury time, before winning it 2-1 with the final kick of the afternoon.
So, how on earth do Juan Michá's side respond to such heartbreak? Well, Equatorial Guinea are seeking to preserve their record of having never been eliminated in the AFCON group stages at any of their four previous appearances, most-notably getting to the semi-finals as hosts in 2015. At last year's edition, they actually topped their group unbeaten, before falling to Guinea in the round of 16. This time round, with a game against Algeria to come on New Year's Eve, this feels must win.
As for Sudan, they were swatted aside by Algeria in Rabāṭ on Wednesday, conceding inside the first two minutes, ultimately demolished 3-0 at Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
The Falcons of Jediane actually won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1970 but, more-recently, have only appeared at four of the last 25 stagings of the competition, their sole victory since 1976 coming against Burkina Faso 13 years ago. James Kwesi Appiah's team were always likely to be Group E's whipping boys, as has proved the case so far, hence why Equatorial Guinea are strong favourites to pick up all three points in Casablanca.
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Equatorial Guinea Wins: 2. Draws: Zero. Sudan Wins: Zero.
Equatorial Guinea team news
Left-back Basilio Ndong was sent off shortly after half time against Burkina Faso, meaning he is suspended, so Charles Ondo of Portland Timbers 2 is forecast to come into defence.
Elsewhere, captain and talisman Emilio Nsue, who has scored 22 international goal, including five at the last AFCON, did not feature on Christmas Eve, but will he make an appearance this time?
Equatorial Guinea predicted lineup vs Sudan: (4-4-2): Owono; Akapo, E Obiang, Saúl Coco, Ondo; Ganet, Mascarell, Salvador, Asué; Zúñiga, Machín.
Equatorial Guinea player to watch vs Sudan
In the absence of Nsue, Iban Salvador is the leading scorer in this Equatorial Guinea side, netting ten times for the National Thunder, including at AFCON 2015 and 2024, so can he add to his tally?
Sudan were also reduced to ten men on matchday one, Salah Adel sent off on the cusp of half time agaisnt Algeria, so is suspended, with Mohamed Abdulrahman thereby forecast to come in.
James Appiah also changed his entire front three mid-way through the second half on Wednesday, so will any of that trio start this time?
Sudan predicted lineup vs Equatorial Guinea: (4-5-1): Abuzaid; Boshara, Saeed, Karshoum, Khamis; Abdallah, Taifour, Abdelrahman, A Eisa, Raouf; M Eisa.
Sudan player to watch vs Equatorial Guinea
Mohamed Eisa scored 78 goals during his career in England with Cheltenham, Bristol City, Peterborough, Exeter and others, so could he be Sudan's hero in Casablanca?
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan prediction
We are backing Equatorial Guinea for victory at Stade Mohammed V on Sunday, likely to have simply too much quality for a Sudan side set for early elimination: Equatorial Guinea 2-0 Sudan.
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan FAQs - Africa Cup of Nations
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What is the date and kick-off time for Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations?
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan takes place on Sunday 28 December 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (ET) & 7:00 (PT).