How to Watch: Sudan vs Ethiopia Live on beIN SPORTS

Sudan and Ethiopia begin their 2027 AFCON Qualifiers campaigns with a Group J encounter in South Sudan. The Falcons of Jediane will look to make a positive start under Kwesi Appiah, while Ethiopia aim to return to the continental finals after missing the 2025 edition.

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Sudan vs Ethiopia: How and Where to Watch LIVE

Sudan will face Ethiopia this Friday, September 25, at Juba National Stadium in Juba, South Sudan, in Matchday 1 of the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers. The match will be broadcast LIVE at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT on beIN SPORTS.

How Sudan arrive

Sudan begin their qualifying campaign under Ghanaian head coach James Kwesi Appiah, who named his squad for the opening matches against Ethiopia and Mozambique.

The Falcons of Jediane are looking to build on their participation at AFCON 2025 and secure another appearance at the continental tournament.

Their preparations included a training camp in Saudi Arabia, with Appiah working to bring together players amid the difficulties affecting domestic football in Sudan.

After facing Ethiopia, Sudan will travel to meet Mozambique on September 29.

How Ethiopia arrive

Ethiopia enter the qualifiers under Yohannes Sahle, who initially called up 39 players for the September international window.

His preliminary selection included several young footballers from the country's under-20 setup, offering opportunities to a new generation of internationals.

The Waliyas are aiming to reach the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time since the 2021 edition, played in 2022.

After visiting Sudan, Ethiopia will host Senegal at Bahir Dar National Stadium on September 29.

A key match to start the qualifiers

Sudan and Ethiopia share Group J with Senegal and Mozambique.

The top two teams will qualify for AFCON 2027, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Both sides have challenging second fixtures, making their opening encounter an opportunity to collect important points before facing the group's other opponents.