Football: Senegal beat Sudan 4-1, Jackson rated 8/10
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Senegal beat Sudan 4-1 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Nicolas Jackson receiving the highest rating, 8/10. The Aston Villa forward was involved in the build-up to the first goal, while Dion Lopy received 7/10 and Lamine Camara 3/10, according to ratings published by wiwsport.
Dion Lopy received a rating of 7/10 for his return to the Senegal squad, his first match with the Lions since March 2024 and his first start, according to Senego, which also relayed wiwsport’s assessment. The Al-Ittihad midfielder helped stabilise the midfield, won several balls and took part in duels.
Boulaye Dia and El Hadji Malick Diouf also received 7/10. Dia, deployed in support of Nicolas Jackson, contributed to the midfield and scored Senegal’s second goal, while Diouf provided the assist and created a free-kick opportunity, according to wiwsport.
Lamine Camara received the lowest rating, 3/10, after several misplaced passes, limited influence in creating chances and losing an aerial duel in the build-up to Sudan’s equaliser. Kalidou Koulibaly was rated 5/10 and goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf 4/10, while Ibrahim Mbaye, Sadibou Sané and Moussa Niakhaté received 6/10 and Iliman Ndiaye 6.5/10, according to wiwsport.
