Senegal strike four times to move clear at top of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group

Senegal moved to the top of Group 10 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after beating Sudan 4-1 on 16 November 2026.

Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia, Ibrahim Mbaye and Pape Mboup scored for the Lions of Teranga, while Abu Aqla Abdullah was on target for Sudan.

The victory took Senegal to seven points and established them as outright leaders of the group. Sudan remain third with three points.

According to Sport News Africa, Senegal gradually took control of the match before turning their dominance into the opening goal after 31 minutes.

Sudan’s goalkeeper initially kept out a shot from Ibrahim Mbaye, but Nicolas Jackson reacted quickly to the rebound and found the net to put the home side ahead.

Senegal appeared to be in control as half-time approached, only for Sudan to produce an equaliser in the 45th minute. Abu Aqla Abdullah finished to bring the Falcons of Jediane level and send the two teams into the interval with the score at 1-1.

Patrick Vieira’s side returned from the break with greater intensity and regained their advantage in the 61st minute.

Boulaye Dia headed in a cross from Diouf to restore Senegal’s lead, giving the hosts the platform to take control of the contest once again.

The third goal arrived only three minutes later. Ndiaye began the move before Ibrahim Mbaye completed the attack, extending Senegal’s advantage to 3-1.

Sudan were unable to respond as Senegal continued to press for a decisive fourth goal. Pape Mboup, introduced as a late substitute, completed the scoring near the end of the match.

The scoring summary records Mboup’s goal as coming in the 86th minute, while the detailed account of the game places it in the 87th.

The result leaves Senegal in command of the qualifying group with four points separating them from Sudan, who sit third on three points.