Senegal beats Sudan 4-1 in CAN qualifier
The Lions secured a dominant second-half performance to take the lead in Group J.
Senegal defeated Sudan 4-1 at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium to move closer to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Senegal in the first half, but Sudan equalized through Abdalla. The Lions roared back after halftime, with Boulaye Dia heading in a goal in the 61st minute, followed by a strike from Ibrahima Mbaye.
Pathé Mboup, making his debut for the Lions, scored the fourth goal in the final minutes, capping a strong performance after a labored first half. Coach Patrick Vieira stated that the team had crossed a threshold with this victory. Senegal now leads Group J with seven points, awaiting the result of the Mozambique versus Ethiopia match.
The win brings Senegal closer to the 2027 AFCON tournament, which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Mboup expressed his determination to prove his worth and his ambition to win the Africa Cup of Nations and other trophies with the national team.
Why it mattersSenegal's victory puts them provisionally at the top of Group J in the CAN 2027 qualifiers, with the next match scheduled in Khartoum.