Senegal suffer Pape Alassane Guèye absence for Sudan AFCON qualifier

Senegal will be without midfielder Pape Alassane Guèye for Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sudan after he picked up a suspension for accumulating yellow cards.

The 27-year-old will miss the encounter, which is scheduled to take place at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium at 19:00 local time, as Senegal prepare to face the Sudanese side in the second round of qualifying matches.

Guèye’s absence follows bookings in Senegal’s opening two qualifying fixtures against Mozambique and Ethiopia. Having received a yellow card in both matches, the midfielder has reached the suspension limit and is therefore unavailable for selection against Sudan.

His suspension comes as a setback for Senegal, who will have to approach the encounter without the services of the midfielder.

The former Marseille player had been part of the squad for the opening qualifying matches, but his disciplinary record means he will not be available for Thursday’s meeting.

Senegal will now have to make do without him as they prepare to take on the Lions of Sudan in front of their home supporters.

The match forms part of the second matchday of the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the race for a place at the continental tournament.

For Senegal, the immediate focus will be on securing a positive result despite the absence of Guèye, whose suspension was triggered by the two yellow cards received in the previous qualifying fixtures.

Sudan, meanwhile, will travel to face the Senegalese side knowing that one of their opponents’ midfield options will be unavailable.

Thursday’s meeting is scheduled for 19:00 at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium, where Senegal will attempt to continue their qualifying campaign without the suspended midfielder.