Senegal face Sudan on Friday, January 3, 2026, in the AFCON Round of 16 at Tangier Grand Stadium. The Lions of Teranga are one of Africa's top teams, having finished unbeaten in 2026 World Cup qualifying, with 7 wins and 3 draws. Sudan, who finished third in the same group, will be looking to pull off an upset in this knockout tie.
Softfootball reported that Senegal enter the game as clear favourites, with their experienced squad eager to maintain momentum in continental competition.
Team newsTeam news sees Senegal fielding several stars, including Sadio Mane, back from AFCON duty, and Nicolas Jackson, fresh from his move to Bayern Munich. Kalidou Koulibaly is expected to anchor the defence, while Mane leads the attack alongside Jackson and I. Sarr. Sudan coach James Kwesi Appiah has named a squad led by Abdel Raouf and Salah Adel, with goalkeeper Munjed Alnil likely to start in place of Mohamed Mustafa.
