Senegal rallied from behind to defeat Sudan 3-1 on Saturday evening to reach the quarter-final stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In the exciting contest, Pape Gueye delivered a memorable performance as the Lions of Teranga produced a spirited comeback to eliminate their Round of 16 opponent.
The midfielder scored twice in a dominant display that overturned an early deficit and reaffirmed Senegal’s status as one of the tournament’s strong contenders.
Watch highlights of the match below.
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇸🇳 3–1 🇸🇩
The Round of 16 is off to a strong start. A comeback and a win for Senegal. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/1Zqbiog6Oq
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) January 4, 2026
Following the win over Sudan to reach the quarter-final, Senegal will now take on Mali, who also fought to knock out Tunisia in the Round of 16 stage.
