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CAN 2027: Vieira targets Senegal win against Sudan

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Senegal coach Patrick Vieira is targeting a win against Sudan in Dakar on Thursday in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Senegal and Mozambique have four points, compared with Sudan’s three, reports Rewmi, ahead of the return match on 16 November.

Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has set his team the objective of beating Sudan in Dakar on Thursday in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He is asking the Lions to play with seriousness and humility and believes Senegal have the means to win, according to Senego.

Vieira describes Sudan as a well-organised team, notably capable of taking advantage of attacking transitions. After two rounds, Senegal and Mozambique each have four points, compared with three for Sudan, reports Rewmi. The return match in this two-legged fixture is scheduled for 16 November in Juba, South Sudan.

Senegal continued their preparations with a training session in Diamniadio on 11 November before the match against Sudan. The session followed the preparations for the Sudanese two-legged fixture begun by Patrick Vieira on 5 November.

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