The President of the Sudan Football Association Dr. Mutasim Jaafar has dismissed reports of a dispute with coach Kwesi Appiah regarding unpaid salaries.
Recent reports have suggested that the former Ghana coach, who leads Sudan’s senior national team, is hesitant to continue his role due to months of unpaid wages.
Despite the looming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Senegal and South Sudan this month, coach Appiah remains in Ghana, fuelling speculation about his future with the team.
However, Dr. Jaafar has refuted these claims, insisting that the situation is under control.
“These claims [that we owe him] are not true, Jaafar said in a statement released.
“Kwesi is committed to his contract with the Sudanese Football Association and will arrive [in camp] on the agreed-upon dates.
“He has not yet received his financial dues due to banking transfer complications to Ghana, but we are working on resolving the issue in the coming hours. We need Kwesi with us to lead the national team.”
Why Kwesi Appiah Is Still In Ghana
Coach Appiah has been in Ghana for several weeks, with his stay extended due to his involvement as a member of Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee.
The team, who recently lost their supporter Francis Frimpong Pooley to hooliganism, laid him to rest on March 6.
The former Ghana coach, who guided Sudan to qualification for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, is also leading the charge to secure a spot for next year’s World Cup.
Sudan currently top Group B with 10 points after four rounds of matches.
