Senegal will aim to strengthen their position in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign when they visit Sudan on Monday, 16 November 2026.
The Lions of Teranga won the first meeting 4-1 in Dakar and go into the fourth-round fixture with the confidence that comes from that emphatic result. Sudan, known as the Crocodiles of the Nile, will need a more disciplined and cohesive performance if they are to contain Senegal’s attacking threat and claim a positive result.
Sudan
Sudan manager James Kwesi Appiah has largely selected players from the domestic league, with Al Hilal and Al Merrikh providing a significant number of the squad’s representatives.
The probable Sudan starting XI is:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed Al-Mustapha
Defenders: Djobak, Abderrahmen Koko, Kerchoum, Tabanja
Midfielders: Abou Akla, Salah Adel, Oualieddine
Forwards: Abderraouf, Aljazouli Nouh, Mohamed Eisa
Senegal
Patrick Vieira can call on experienced players including captain Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Lamine Camara and Nicolas Jackson.
However, Senegal will be without Sadio Mane and Idrissa Gana Gueye, who were not selected for this international window. Several other players are also unavailable because of medical issues.
Vieira has received additional options through the call-ups of Pathe Mboup, Pape Demba Diop, Clayton Diandy and Paul Mendy, particularly in the attacking areas.
The probable Senegal starting XI is:
Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf
Defenders: Sadibou Sane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, El Hadji Malick Diouf
Midfielders: Dion Lopy, Lamine Camara, Ibrahim Mbaye, Iliman Ndiaye
Forwards: Boulaye Dia, Nicolas Jackson
Senegal’s squad includes several players who featured in the convincing victory in the reverse fixture, while Sudan will be seeking a response after conceding four goals in Dakar.
The match is the fourth meeting in the qualification schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027. Senegal are regarded as clear favourites by the betting market, with odds of 1.27 for an away win. Sudan are priced at 12.50, while a draw is listed at 5.40.
The fixture will take place on Monday, 16 November 2026, with the two sides meeting again after Senegal’s 4-1 victory in the opening encounter.