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Senegal stay top after 4-1 win over Sudan

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Senegal stay top after 4-1 win over SudanGeoffroy Mathurin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Senegal strengthened their first place in Group J of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 4-1 win over Sudan, taking their total to seven points from three matches. Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Benin also won on the third matchday, according to Business Day Nigeria.

Senegal now have seven points after three rounds of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers in Group J, three points ahead of Mozambique, who have a match in hand, reports Business Day Nigeria. Sudan remain on three points, while Ethiopia have yet to score a point.

Senegal are due to face Sudan again on Monday in the return match, with an opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the group, according to Business Day Nigeria. The match will also test the momentum of the Lions of Teranga after their victory in Dakar.

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