2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Senegal vs. Sudan—Probable Lineups

Senegal and Sudan will face off at 8 p.m. in a match for the third matchday of Group J in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled for next summer. The Lions of Teranga are tied for first place in the group with Mozambique, both with 4 points, and are aiming for a win to pull ahead in the group. Sudan, after winning its opener against Ethiopia, suffered a decisive loss to Mozambique and must bounce back to keep its qualification hopes alive.

Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira is relying on Nicolas Jackson as the center forward, with Mbaye, Pape Matar Sarr, and Ndiaye in the attacking midfield. In midfield are Camara and Pape Gueye. The Lions must live up to their status as favorites in front of their home crowd.

Sudan fields a front three of Abdallah, Muzmel, and Eisa. In midfield are Taifour, Abdalla, and Khedr; the two fullbacks are Barglan and Kuku.

Senegal vs. Sudan: Probable Lineups
Senegal (4-2-3-1): Diaw; Sy, Koulibaly, Niakhate, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Pape Gueye, Camara; Mbaye, Pape Matar Sarr, Ndiaye; Jackson.
Sudan (4-3-3): Mustafa; Barglan, Tabanja, Karshoum, Kuku; Taifour, Abdalla, Khedr; Aamir Abdallah, Muzmel, M. Eisa.