AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Senegal arrive in Juba ahead of their clash with Sudan

The Lions of Teranga landed in South Sudan on Saturday 14 November, two days ahead of their return leg against Sudan.

The match, which forms part of the fourth matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, will take place on 16 November in the South Sudanese capital. The Senegalese delegation left Dakar following a convincing 4-1 victory over Sudan on 12 November at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium.

Patrick Vieira’s side have therefore travelled to Juba full of confidence and ambition, determined to build on their success in the first leg. Top of Group J with seven points, following two wins and a draw, Senegal intend to keep up their momentum.

Another win would allow the Lions of Teranga to consolidate their position and move a step closer to qualifying for the finals of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in the summer of 2027.