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How does Sudan stack up against its Group E opponents in CAN 2025?

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Sudan has not lifted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) since the 1970 edition.

The Jediane Falcons will be hoping to break their long-standing curse in the 35th edition, though the task ahead looks daunting.

Sudan will compete in Group E, alongside Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Algeria.

Here’s a look at Sudan’s record against their Group E opponents.

Sudan vs Algeria

The two nations have clashed eight times in the past, with Sudan claiming two wins, Algeria securing three victories, and three encounters ending in a draw.

December 12, 1980: Algeria 2–0 Sudan — World Cup

December 28, 1980: Sudan 1–1 Algeria — World Cup

October 14, 1994: Algeria 1–1 Sudan — Africa Cup of Nations

April 24, 1995: Sudan 2–0 Algeria — Africa Cup of Nations

June 4, 2006: Algeria 1–0 Sudan — Friendly

December 1, 2021: Algeria 4–0 Sudan — FIFA Arab Cup

August 23, 2025: Sudan 1–1 Algeria — African Nations Championship

December 3, 2025: Algeria 0–0 Sudan — FIFA Arab Cup

Sudan vs Equatorial Guinea

Sudan has faced Equatorial Guinea twice, losing the first encounter by the narrowest of margins and the second by a 1-4 scoreline.

September 8, 2018: Equatorial Guinea 1–0 Sudan — Africa Cup of Nations

March 22, 2019: Sudan 1–4 Equatorial Guinea — Africa Cup of Nations

Sudan vs Burkina Faso

The two teams have met just once in the past. Sudan emerged victorious in 2012 with a 2-1 win.

January 30, 2012: Sudan 2–1 Burkina Faso — Africa Cup of Nations