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Senegal prepare for Sudan at Dakar's Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium

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Senegal are preparing for their 12 November match against Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers by returning to training in Dakar at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium, which has been closed since August 2022 for renovation. Patrick Vieira's players will stay at the King Fahd Palace, according to Les Échos.

Senegal's national team players and staff will stay at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar to prepare for the match against Sudan scheduled for 12 November in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Les Échos reports in its Saturday 7 November edition.

Training sessions led by Patrick Vieira, Senegal's coach, will take place at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium. The venue, closed since August 2022 for renovation, is once again hosting the national team after several years away, according to Senego.

Senegal will seek to beat Sudan to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Patrick Vieira is preparing for the match after calling up three new players on 5 November, according to previous reports by Senego.

The return to Dakar comes after the Lions' training camps in Diamniadio and Saly. On 5 November, Patrick Vieira had also prepared the squad for the two-legged tie against Sudan.

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