Aballou: A site made by fans, for fans

Sudan's Keeper Sparks Alarm Against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Showdown

28 December 2025

Sudan's Keeper Sparks Alarm Against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Showdown
Sudan's goalkeeper moments after collapse during AFCON group-stage action.

Match moments

During Sunday's Africa Cup group-stage clash at Mohammed V Stadium, Sudan's goalkeeper suffered a dizzy spell, prompting medical staff to attend.

He collapsed on the pitch without any contact from an opponent, his teammates signaling for help as the scene paused play.

The substitute keeper Mohammed Abuja began warming up, but the injured starter recovered and insisted on finishing the match.

The teams exchanged chances, but the match remained level as it progressed.

Final result

The goalless draw left Sudan bottom of Group 5 with zero points, while Equatorial Guinea stood third, also without points.

Punchline 1: Even gravity took a day off — apparently the ball didn’t get the memo either.

Punchline 2: If football keeps surprising us like this, we’ll start calling it “Defence and Ailments FC.”

Author

Avatar

Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Sudan's goalkeeper?

He collapsed with a dizzy spell on the pitch and needed medical attention before choosing to continue.

What was the final score?

The match finished 0-0 as both teams failed to score.

Where was the match played?

Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

Who was the substitute keeper?

Mohammed Abuja began warming up, but the starter recovered and stayed on.