Nigeria aims for World Cup redemption; Sudan leads Group B

Nigeria and Sudan are preparing for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches starting Wednesday. Nigeria, expected to lead Group C, currently sits fifth after disappointing draws and a loss. They have changed coaches three times since the Africa Cup of Nations. Sudan, facing civil war, is surprisingly leading Group B and will play Senegal in Libya. Their coach encourages players to see themselves as equals to Senegal's stars, despite the ongoing conflict in their homeland. Other notable matches include Ethiopia against Egypt, where Ethiopia will play in Morocco due to stadium issues. Kenya's new coach Benni McCarthy aims to lead his team to the World Cup, while Ghana seeks redemption after recent failures.