Senegal vs Sudan takes place tonight, Thursday 12 November 2026, at 10:00 PM Kenyan time in Matchday 3 of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Senegal enter the Group J meeting on four points, one ahead of Sudan, with coach Patrick Vieira naming a squad without Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gana Gueye. The teams meet again on 16 November.
The Lions of Teranga are unbeaten after two qualifying matches, but Mozambique lead Group J on goal difference. Sudan opened with a win against Ethiopia before losing in Mozambique. Check the latest Senegal vs Sudan live score, lineups and match events on SportPesa Score.
Senegal vs Sudan kickoff time and match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Senegal vs Sudan |
| Competition | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers — Group J, Matchday 3 |
| Date | Thursday, 12 November 2026 |
| Kickoff | 10:00 PM EAT / 19:00 GMT |
| Venue | Senegal home fixture; stadium to be confirmed in final official match-centre listing |
| Return leg | Sudan vs Senegal — Monday, 16 November 2026 |
| Match status | Upcoming as of pre-match editorial review |
CAF confirms the Senegal vs Sudan kickoff time as 19:00 GMT. Published venue listings differ between Dakar and Diamniadio, so the stadium should be confirmed against the final official fixture notice before travel or attendance arrangements are made.
AFCON 2027 Group J standings before the match
| Team | Played | W | D | L | GD | Points |
| Mozambique | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| Senegal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Sudan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −2 | 3 |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
The Group J standings show that one result could change the order at the top. Senegal have four points from a draw and a win; Sudan have three after winning their opener. The top two sides in this group can qualify for the finals, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Read our AFCON 2027 qualification format explainer for the distinction between normal qualifying groups and those containing automatic host nations.
Senegal and Sudan: results in the 2027 qualifiers
| Date | Fixture | Result |
| 25 September | Mozambique vs Senegal | 1–1 |
| 29 September | Ethiopia vs Senegal | 0–1 |
| 25 September | Sudan vs Ethiopia | 1–0 |
| 29 September | Mozambique vs Sudan | 4–1 |
Nicolas Jackson scored in Senegal’s draw with Mozambique, and Ibrahim Mbaye scored in the 1–0 away victory against Ethiopia. Sudan beat Ethiopia with a late Mohamed Eisa goal but then conceded four against Mozambique. For further context on Senegal’s first qualifying win, see our Ethiopia vs Senegal qualifying guide.
Senegal vs Sudan team news: Mané and Gueye absent
Senegal vs Sudan team news begins with Patrick Vieira’s November selection. CAF confirms that captain Sadio Mané and experienced midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye are absent, while Pathé Mboup, Pape Demba Diop, Clayton Diandy and Paul Mendy are among newer faces in the Senegal squad. Krépin Diatta and Dion Lopy return.
The Senegal squad retains experienced players and younger options, including Kalidou Koulibaly, Lamine Camara, Pape Gueye, Nicolas Jackson and Ibrahim Mbaye, according to the published selection. These players are squad options, not a confirmed starting XI.
Sudan coach James Kwesi Appiah has prepared his team for the double-header. Published pre-match selections feature a predominantly domestic-based group, including Mohamed Eisa and Mohammed Abdel-Rahman. The final Sudan squad and both starting lineups should be checked with the national federations and CAF before kick-off. Do not treat predicted lineups as confirmed.
Senegal vs Sudan head-to-head: January 2026 meeting
The teams last met at the senior Africa Cup of Nations on 3 January 2026, when Senegal defeated Sudan 3–1 in the Round of 16. Sudan scored first through Amir Abdallah before Pape Gueye struck twice and Ibrahim Mbaye added another. Read our Senegal vs Sudan AFCON 2025 match report for the goal sequence and confirmed lineups.
That knockout result provides historical context but does not determine this Group J qualifier. A separate Senegal–Sudan meeting in the African Nations Championship involved different squad eligibility, so its record should not be merged into the senior national-team head-to-head totals.
Senegal vs Sudan betting markets on SportPesa Kenya
Readers following Senegal vs Sudan can explore the football odds and available markets on SportPesa Kenya. Depending on the live sportsbook listing, football markets may include match result (1X2), double chance, total goals and both teams to score. Each market has different settlement rules and its own changing odds.
For match result, the selection covers a Senegal win, a draw or a Sudan win in normal time. Double chance covers two of those outcomes, while total goals and both teams to score concern match scoring rather than the final winner. These are explanations of possible market types, not betting predictions or recommended picks.
Check the available match selections and current terms under SportPesa Kenya football markets. Odds and availability may change, and no outcome is guaranteed. Bet only if you are legally eligible and use a budget you can afford to lose.
How to follow Senegal vs Sudan live scores and lineups
For Senegal vs Sudan live score updates, the confirmed starting XIs, goals, substitutions and final result, follow SportPesa Score. Kenya readers can also explore coverage of the AFCON 2027 tournament that Kenya will co-host with Tanzania and Uganda.
Conclusion
Senegal vs Sudan offers an important test of the early Group J standings, with just one point separating the sides before their 12 November meeting. Patrick Vieira’s Senegal squad is missing Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gana Gueye, while Sudan will seek to respond to its defeat in Mozambique. Follow the match on SportPesa Score and check available football markets on SportPesa Kenya without relying on unverified predictions.
