Who: Sudan vs. Senegal
What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Where: Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier
When: Saturday, January 3, 5pm (16:00 GMT)
How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:00 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream.
As the title favorites Senegal face Sudan, the lowest-ranked side still standing, in the AFCON round of 16, a fight between the heavyweights and minnows kicks off.
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Senegal outlasted the competition, joining the title favorites as the AFCON 2021 champions battled their way to their second title, with the help of Nicolas Jackson and Sadio Mane, who both had strong attacking firepower.
On the other hand, Sudan, which is ranked 117th, needed a helping hand to qualify and will face off in the knockout stages for the first time in 14 years. Sudan’s football team’s progress has defied the ongoing hostility, and reaching the round of 16 is a significant accomplishment.
Everything you need to know about Sudan and Senegal:
What’s happening in Sudan?
Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by war.
The conflict, which the UN calls the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis,” has caused famine in several parts of Sudan, where tens of thousands have been killed, more than 12 million have been displaced, and caused famine in several areas.
Mohamed Abooja, Sudan’s goalkeeper, had to deal with his brother’s agony after the RSF imprisoned him. The team has obviously experienced some impact. Everyone has made an effort to pass this time, but the conflict in Sudan has been difficult, Abooja told the AFP news agency.
Our customers’ happiness and morale are ultimately boosted by our performance on the pitch.
Sudan’s AFCON qualifying round 16 was held in what manner?
The Sudanese national team, one of the four best third-placed teams, made it to the last 16 with a 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea, marking only their second-ever victory at the tournament since 1970 when they won the trophy.
Equatorial Guinea’s own goal proved decisive thanks to a moment of good fortune, which added to that historic victory.
How did Senegal get to the 16th round?
Senegal, the second-highest-ranked country in Africa, came in top of Group D with seven points, outpacing DR Congo on goal difference, after two victories and a draw.
They finished the group stage one behind Nigeria with the second-highest goal total (seven), just behind Algeria.
In the following round, who will face off?
On January 9, the Senegalese and Sudanese match winner will travel to Tangier to face the Tunisian and Mali match winner in the quarterfinals.
Who are the top players in Senegal?
In the opening game of the match against Botswana, striker Nicolas Jackson scored two goals, and Cherif Ndiaye also has two goals to his credit, both of which were scored as substitutes.
Along with Senegal’s midfielders Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye, the experienced winger Sadio Mane is another star player.
Mane has scored 17 AFCON goals (10 goals, 7 assists), which is the most by any player since 2010.
Who are the top players in Sudan?
The tournament featured Sudan’s top scorers, midfielders Walieldin Khidir and Ammar Toaifour, as well as defender Sheddy Barglan.
Sudan and Senegal act as guides.
Last match of the week:
Senegal: W-D-W-W-L
Sudan: L-W-L-L-L
- Senegal are currently winning 14 games (W9 D5) at AFCON.
- Senegal has kept 17 clean sheets at AFCON since 2017, more than any other team.
- Sudan has conceded six goals, which is the most of any team’s total for the group stage.
- Only one of their final seven AFCON matches (D1 L5) came away with a win.
Head-to-head
In seven previous competitive and friendly games, Senegal and Sudan have played each other.
Senegal has won four games and drawn three, and is unbeaten overall.
When did the last meeting between Senegal and Sudan occur?
Senegal defeated Senegal 2-0 to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
Sudan vs. Senegal: stat attack
Their first AFCON game will be on Saturday, and they will be ranked fifth overall overall.
Senegal has won four matches, drawing one, and never lost to an East African rival at AFCON.
Has Senegal ever captured an AFCON title?
Senegal will make its 18th appearance in the AFCON finals, and their best accomplishment was the 2021 title they won in Cameroon. In 2002 and 2019, they also placed third twice.
Has Sudan ever captured an AFCON title?
This is Sudan’s tenth appearance. Since making their debut in 1957, they have finished second twice, winning only once in 1970 and finishing second in 1959 and 1963.
News from the Senegalese team
Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegal’s captain, will miss this game after receiving a red card in their final group game, according to Senegal coach Pape Thiaw.
Senegal’s lineup was anticipated
Edouard Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Abdoulaye Seck, Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs, Pape Gueye, Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Sadio Mane, and Nicolas Jackson are just a few examples of them.
news from the Sudan team
Salah Adil, Abo Eisa, and Abuaagla Abdalla, who are both injured, will miss out on Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah.
Sudan’s lineup was anticipated
Source: Aljazeera
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