Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira has announced a 25-man squad for the upcoming November 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Sudan.
The Teranga Lions will be aiming to maintain their strong position in the qualifying campaign as they prepare for a double-header against the Sudanese side, with the first encounter scheduled for November 12 at 19:00 GMT in Senegal before travelling for the return fixture on November 16 at 13:00 GMT.
The squad features several established stars, including captain Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, Sadio Mané’s former international teammate Pape Matar Sarr and Lamine Camara.
Other notable selections include Boulaye Dia, Pape Gueye, Idrissa. While notable miss is Sadio Mane.
Young talents such as Ibrahim Mbaye, Mamadou Sarr, Nobel Mendy, Clayton Diandy and Pathé Mboup have also been included as Vieira looks to combine experience with emerging talent.
In goal, Yehvann Diouf, Mory Diaw and Mamour Ndiaye have been selected, while the defensive department features Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Malang Sarr, El Hadji Malick Diouf and Krepin Diatta, among others.
Vieira will be hoping his selected players deliver positive results in both encounters as Senegal continue their quest to secure qualification for the 2027 AFCON.
