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History of encounters between Senegal and Sudan

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Senegal will take on Sudan in a Round of 16 match of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).

This thrilling showdown is set for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Ibn-Batouta Stadium in Tangier.

The two national teams have faced each other seven times in the past. The Lions have claimed victory in five encounters, while the other two matches ended in stalemates.

The most recent clash between these two nations dates back to September 5, 2025, during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Senegal secured a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Kalidou Koulibaly and Pape Matar Sarr.

Below is the full head-to-head record between Senegal and Sudan:

January 12, 2012: Senegal 🇸🇳 1-0 Sudan 🇸🇩 – Win – International Friendly

October 13, 2018: Senegal 🇸🇳 3-0 Sudan 🇸🇩 – Win – Africa Cup of Nations

October 16, 2018: Sudan 🇸🇩 0-1 Senegal 🇸🇳 – Win – Africa Cup of Nations

March 22, 2025: Sudan 🇸🇩 0-0 Senegal 🇸🇳 – Draw – FIFA World Cup

August 19, 2025: Sudan 🇸🇩 0-0 Senegal 🇸🇳 – Draw – African Nations Championship

August 29, 2025: Sudan 🇸🇩 1-1 Senegal 🇸🇳 – Draw – African Nations Championship