Senegal beat Sudan 4-1 in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Top Sports
Senegal beat Sudan 4-1 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with goals including those from Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia and Ibrahim Mbaye. The second consecutive win puts the Lions of Teranga top of the standings ahead of the return match, Africa Top Sports reports.
Senegal beat Sudan 4-1 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with goals from Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia and Ibrahim Mbaye, Africa Top Sports reports. The Senegalese took the lead before Sudan equalised to make it 1-1 at half-time, then scored three more goals in the second half.
The victory is Senegal’s second consecutive win after their draw at the start of the campaign. The Lions of Teranga move to the top of their group ahead of the return match against Sudan, scheduled in a few days.
Senegal had already extended their lead to 3-1 in the match before adding a fourth goal at the end of regulation time. Patrick Vieira manages the Senegalese national team, which had announced its intention to beat Sudan on the eve of the match.
The result comes after Senegal led Sudan 3-1, published on 12 November, and after the announcement of Patrick Vieira’s starting XI for Senegal-Sudan.
