AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Senegal’s starting XI against Sudan revealed

Senegal take on Sudan in a few moments’ time at the Stade Léopold Senghor in Dakar on Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The two teams go into this match with contrasting records in the competition. Senegal have one win and one draw, whilst Sudan have also won one match but lost their other fixture.

In front of their home crowd, Patrick Vieira’s side will be aiming for a second win to consolidate their position in Group J. With just a few minutes to go before kick-off, the Teranga Lions’ manager has revealed his official line-up.

In defence, Kalidou Koulibaly makes his return and will form the central defensive partnership alongside Moussa Niakhaté, Sadibou Sané and El Hadji Malick Diouf. Up front, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Ibrahim Mbaye and Boulaye Dia are set to lead Senegal’s attack against Sudan.

Senegal’s official line-up

• Yehvann Diouf
• Kalidou Koulibaly
• Moussa Niakhaté
• Sadibou Sané
• El Hadji Malick Diouf
• Lamine Camara
• Dion Lopy
• Iliman Ndiaye
• Nicolas Jackson
• Ibrahim Mbaye
• Boulaye Dia