Kwesi Appiah has received a nomination for Coach of the Year at the coveted 2024 CAF Awards.
This honor was given to the former Ghanaian player in celebration of his outstanding efforts as head coach of the Sudanese national team, which he assumed last year amidst the difficult conditions facing the nation.
Appiah has led Sudan in 12 games since taking over, winning seven, drawing four, and losing only one.
After a goalless draw in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Falcons of Jediane defeated Ghana 2-0 in Libya, putting them within striking distance of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) under his guidance.
With seven points, Sudan is in second place in Group F, three points behind Angola. They are only one draw away from guaranteeing their place in the AFCON with two games left.
With ten points after four games, the team is also two points ahead of Senegal in their 2026 World Cup qualification Group B.
Former Ghanaian national team coach Appiah will face off against a number of well-known players for the Coach of the Year award, including Emerse Fae, Hugo Broos, Pedro Gonçalves, and Jose Gomes.
Morocco is scheduled to host the CAF Awards event in the middle of December.
