Senegal-Sudan: Koulibaly and two others disappoint despite 4-1 win
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SeneNews
Senegal’s Lions beat Sudan 4-1 on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks in particular to Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia, Ibrahim Mbaye and Pathé Mboup. Despite the emphatic victory, three Senegalese players, including captain Kalidou Koulibaly, disappointed, according to SeneNews.
Kalidou Koulibaly, captain of the Senegal team, was held responsible for Sudan’s equaliser during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The Senegalese defender was beaten in the penalty area by Abuaagla shortly before half-time, when the Lions were still level, SeneNews reports.
Sadibou Sané, a Senegalese defender at AS Monaco, was also judged too passive in the move. He later lost a dangerous ball in the 87th minute and received a yellow card after committing a foul. SeneNews also highlighted the performance of Lamine Camara, a Senegalese midfielder at Monaco, who was paired with just one team-mate in midfield.
Lamine Camara’s performance came after the criticism he had said he took 'positively' ahead of the match against Sudan. Senegal had previously beaten Sudan 4-1 on 12 November in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
