Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has acknowledged the importance of stepping up in the Black Stars' upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan.

Ghana is set to host Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 10, with the match scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m.

The Black Stars are determined to bounce back after a disappointing start to their AFCON qualifying campaign, having lost 1-0 to Angola and drawing 1-1 with Niger.

These setbacks have left Ghana in third place in Group F with just one point, making the doubleheader against Sudan crucial for their qualification hopes.