AFCON Qualifiers·Group Stage · Matchday 3
Key Moments
⚽Nicolas Jackson
31'(Senegal)⚽Abuaagla
45'(Sudan)⚽Boulaye Dia
61'(Senegal)⚽Ibrahim Mbaye
64'(Senegal)⚽Pathé Mboup
86'(Senegal)
Stats Snapshot
66%Possession34%
16
Shots
4
8
On Target
2
7
Corners
3
★
Player of the Match
Nicolas Jackson
Senegal · FWD
8.61 Goal
📋 Match Report
Senegal had the game under control from the start. Nicolas Jackson put them ahead in the 31st minute, Sudan answered through Mohamed Abuaagla just before the break, and that was about as much leverage as they managed at Stade Leopold-Sedar-Senghor. Senegal broke it open after halftime through Boulaye Dia, then Ibrahim Mbaye, with both goals coming from the kind of pressure Sudan rarely contained. Pathé Mboup, off the bench, added the fourth late on after Pape Sarr set him up, and Jackson’s goal and all-around influence earned him player of the match. Senegal leave Group J top on 7 points after three games; Sudan sit third on 3.
GoalPost's read · before kickoff
Senegal were GoalPost's favorites at 62% and won 4–1.
GoalPost favors Senegal, and Camara is the midfield name to keep on the page. Senegal come in with a win and a draw, while Sudan arrive off a loss after a win. That gap matters because Senegal have already handled this matchup well in the recent record, going unbeaten in their last seven meetings and winning four of them, with the last one played in 2026. Camara, who GoalPost rates at GPS 84, gives Senegal a cleaner first pass through midfield and a better way to keep Sudan chasing the ball in their own half. Sudan have the harder path to the ball, then to the next pass. We’ll be watching whether Camara gets the game on Senegal’s terms early.
The forecast
Senegal 62%Draw 23%Sudan 15%
Expected goals before kickoff: Senegal 1.7, Sudan 0.7
Match Insights
- Senegal won the physical battle, claiming 62% of their duels.
- Iliman Ndiaye was Senegal's chief creator, topping the match for chance creation.
- Dion Lopy was Senegal's engine — the hardest worker on the pitch, involved everywhere.
Derived from match statistics — no opinion, just the numbers.
Match Momentumbars = xG added per window, GoalPost model
Senegal31'⚽
61'⚽
64'⚽
71'↑↓
75'↑↓
75'↑↓
81'
86'↑↓
86'↑↓
86'⚽
88'
KO
HT
FT
Sudan⚽45'
66'
↑↓71'
↑↓71'
↑↓80'
↑↓80'
↑↓82'
84'
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Match Commentary
FT🏁
Full-time — Senegal win 4–1. Dia's goal in the 61st minute put them ahead for good. GoalPost's player of the match: Jackson. As it stands, Senegal are top of Group J on 7 points after 3 games; Sudan are 3rd on 3. That's all from Stade Leopold-Sedar-Senghor — thanks for following along with GoalPost.
90+4'🎯
A chance there for Senegal — you wouldn't bet against another one arriving soon.
90+4'👟
Dia is lively for Senegal.
90+2'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Senegal 4–1 Sudan. Senegal lead into the final minutes.
89'🔵
This has become Senegal's game to run, Sudan left chasing it.
89'📊
Senegal have had 67% of the ball.
88'🟨
Sané is booked for a foul.
Senegal
87'💨
Off target from Karshom.
86'⚽
GOAL! Mboup makes it 4–1 to Senegal. Off the bench and on the scoresheet. P. Sarr with the assist.
Senegal
86'🔄
Senegal make a double change: P. Mendy for Jackson and Mboup for I. Ndiaye.
Senegal
85'⭐
Sudan haven't found an answer to Diouf yet.
85'🛡️
Camara keeps breaking up play in midfield for Senegal.
84'🟨
Tabanja is booked for a foul.
Sudan
82'🔄
Makeen comes on for Karshom. Sudan's fifth change.
Sudan
81'💨
Karshom tries his luck — no trouble for Diouf.
81'🟨
Diop is booked for a foul.
Senegal
80'🔄
Sudan make a double change: Mozamil for M. Eisa and Hashem for Alhassan.
Sudan
79'👟
Abuaagla keeps trying for Sudan, for all the scoreline says.
75'💨
Jackson has a go for Senegal, but it doesn't trouble Mustafa.
75'🔄
Senegal make a double change: Diop for Lopy and Diandy for Mbaye.
Senegal
74'🔺
A matter of time at this rate — Sudan are hanging on.
72'🎯
Good hands from Mustafa to deny Diouf.
72'👟
Mbaye is chipping in for Senegal going forward.
72'📊
That's 5 shots on target for Senegal.
71'🔄
Sudan make a double change: Abdallah for Khidir and Ali for Nooh.
Sudan
71'🔄
P. Sarr comes on for Dia. Senegal's first change.
Senegal
70'🛡️
Camara is getting stuck in for Senegal.
68'⭐
Jackson has been excellent for Senegal so far.
66'🟨
Karshom is booked for a foul.
Sudan
65'👟
It's not all Jackson for Senegal — Ndiaye is a threat too.
64'🔵
Senegal are seeing most of the ball and setting the pace.
64'📊
Senegal have had 66% of the ball.
64'⚽
GOAL! Mbaye makes it 3–1 to Senegal. I. Ndiaye with the assist.
Senegal
61'⚽
GOAL! Dia puts Senegal 2–1 up. E. Diouf with the assist.
Senegal
60'🛡️
Nothing fancy from Boshara, just relentless, well-timed defending for Sudan.
60'📡
You can feel this turning — the momentum belongs to Senegal now.
58'👟
Diouf gets in on the act for Senegal.
58'📊
2 shots and 2 key passes for Diouf so far.
52'⭐
Lopy keeps putting his imprint on this game for Senegal.
48'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Senegal — Mbaye and Ndiaye among those trying their luck.
48'🛡️
Ndiaye has broken up a couple of Sudan moves in midfield.
48'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Senegal.
48'🟢
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY — Senegal 1–1 Sudan. All to play for.
HT⏸️
HALF-TIME — Senegal 1–1 Sudan. Level, but Senegal have created the better openings.
45+2'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Senegal 1–1 Sudan. Still level, with added time to come before the break.
45+2'🛡️
Sané is getting stuck in for Senegal.
45'⚽
GOAL! Abuaagla equalizes for Sudan — 1–1. Khidir with the assist.
Sudan
43'📡
This has turned into a siege — Senegal camped in on the Sudan goal, and nothing in reply.
42'🧤
Mustafa is alert to stop Sudan falling further behind.
38'👟
Senegal have found their spark in Jackson — every attack seems to reach him.
38'🛡️
Diouf is winning the ball back in the middle for Senegal — first to everything.
38'📊
4 shots and 1 key pass for Jackson so far.
35'📡
Senegal have seized this by the throat — Sudan can't get out of their own half.
34'🔺
Sudan are pinned back and struggling to get out — Senegal keep coming.
32'🎯
Mbaye tests Mustafa, who's equal to it.
32'⭐
Koulibaly is having a fine game for Senegal.
32'🧱
Sudan are still waiting for their first shot on target.
31'⚽
GOAL! Jackson opens the scoring for Senegal.
Senegal
30'👟
Ndiaye keeps getting involved for Senegal.
30'📊
2 shots and 1 key pass for Ndiaye so far.
27'🛡️
Abuaagla is pressing well for Sudan, and has won a couple of balls back.
25'📡
It's all Senegal now — wave after wave, Sudan with nothing in reply.
24'🔺
This half is being played exactly where Senegal want it.
24'📊
5 shots and 3 corners for Senegal in this spell.
22'👟
Jackson is lively for Senegal.
20'🔵
Senegal are having more of the ball, and Sudan are content to let them.
17'📡
Senegal are totally on top — Sudan with nothing in reply, and you sense a goal isn't far away.
17'📡
Senegal are knocking on the door and somehow still can't force it open.
17'📊
0.7 xG to 0 in Senegal's favor across the last 10 minutes.
15'⭐
Sudan haven't found an answer to Koulibaly yet.
14'👟
Ndiaye is chipping in for Senegal going forward.
11'💨
Off target from Jackson.
5'👟
A promising glimpse of Jackson there — Senegal will want to see more of him.
3'🔵
Sudan have taken a firm grip on this — Senegal can't get a look at the ball.
3'📊
Sudan have had 87% of the ball.
KO🗞️
Vieira's Senegal host Appiah's Sudan.
KO🗞️
These two last met in January, in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 at Stade Ibn-Batouta — Senegal won 3–1.
KO🗞️
GoalPost makes Senegal clear favorites at 64% — Sudan 13%, the draw 23%.
KO📝
Senegal set up in a 3-4-3 — Y. Diouf; Sané, Niakhaté, Koulibaly; Mbaye, Lopy, Camara, E. Diouf; Ndiaye, Dia, Jackson.
KO📝
Sudan go 4-2-3-1 — Mustafa; Boshara, Kuku, Karshom, Tabanja; Abuaagla, Khidir; Alhassan, Omer, Nooh; Eisa up top.
KO🟢
Welcome in — Senegal against Sudan at Stade Leopold-Sedar-Senghor, the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification group stage. Abongile Tom is the referee.
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Match Info
CompetitionAFCON Qualifiers
RoundGroup Stage - 3
Matchday3
VenueStade Leopold-Sedar-Senghor
KickoffThu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM UTC
🏟 Stadium Info
Stade Leopold-Sedar-SenghorDakar