Senegal beat Sudan 4-1 to move top of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group

Senegal moved to the top of Group 10 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 4-1 victory over Sudan in the third round.

Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia, Ibrahim Mbaye and Pati Mbaoup scored for Senegal, while Mohamed Abu Agla was on target for Sudan.

The result took Senegal to seven points, leaving them top of the group. Sudan remain third on three points.

Senegal took the lead in the 31st minute when Jackson reacted quickest after Sudan goalkeeper Mohamed Mustafa had made a save, finishing the move by putting the ball into the net.

Sudan levelled just before half-time. Abu Agla found the net in the 45th minute with a shot from inside the penalty area which beat the Senegal goalkeeper.

Dia restored Senegal’s advantage in the 61st minute with a well-directed header. He met an accurate cross from El Hadji Malick Diouf and guided the ball into the Sudan goal.

Senegal extended their lead two minutes later when Mbaye broke clear of the goalkeeper before calmly scoring the third.

Pati Mbaoup completed the scoring in the 86th minute, striking from inside the penalty area to secure a convincing win for Senegal.

It was Senegal’s second victory in the qualifiers, following one draw.

The two sides will meet again next Monday, when Senegal face Sudan in the fourth round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.