Senegal coach Patrick Vieira hails players after 4-1 thrashing of Sudan

Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira has expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance following their convincing 4-1 victory over Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday, November 12.

The Lions of Teranga produced an impressive attacking display to secure all three points in their Matchday Three encounter, with Vieira particularly pleased with the improvement his players showed in the final third.

Senegal had been looking to build on their previous international friendly against the Comoros, with the coaching staff keen to see greater attacking intensity, more goals and an improved ability to create scoring opportunities.

Reflecting on the performance, Vieira praised his players for delivering on those objectives, although he admitted that the team took some time to find their rhythm during the first half.

“What I’m pleased about tonight is that we scored four goals. As a team, I think we were very good in the second half. There was some pace in the first half, but we tended to mark time a bit,” he said.

The Senegal coach added that improving their attacking output had been a major objective following their previous outing against the Comoros.

“After the last match against the Comoros, the aim was to improve, score more goals and create more chances. We managed to do that,” Vieira explained.

Senegal’s attacking quality was reflected in the distribution of goals, with Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia, Ibrahim Mbaye and Pathé Mboup all getting on the scoresheet to complete an impressive team performance.

The result represents an important response from the Senegalese side, who demonstrated their ability to create problems for opposition defences through their attacking movement and clinical finishing.

Beyond the four goals, Vieira will also be encouraged by the contribution of several players in the attacking department, particularly as Senegal continue to build momentum in their qualification campaign.

The victory leaves Senegal at the top of Group J with seven points from their opening three matches, strengthening their position in the race for a place at the 2027 continental tournament.

Vieira’s side will now turn their attention to the return encounter against Sudan on November 16, where they will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and further consolidate their position at the summit of the group.