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Senegal Vs Sudan Head to Head: Koulibaly and Co. Eye Quarter Final Spot vs Sudan

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Senegal
5Total Matches
Sudan
80%4 Wins
20%1 Draws
0%0 Wins

After an interesting group stage, AFCON is all set to enter the knockout round of the tournament with the clash of the former Africa Cup of Nations champions, Senegal Vs Sudan. The Senegal national football team is coming to this fixture after leading Group D with 7 points from 2/3 wins in their league stage. On the other side, Ghanaian legend Kwesi Appiah team reached the knockout stage without even scoring a goal. The only goal that gave them a spot behind Mozambique and Benin was an own goal in the Sudan's game against Equatorial Guinea.

While both teams have met each other earlier, the Senegal Vs Sudan clash this time will have the Quarter Final spot at stake in AFCON, which makes the game one of the most important in Senegal vs Sudan head to head.

Senegal vs Sudan Head to Head: Overall Record

The Senegal vs Sudan head to head shows both teams have played 7 games against each other and the Round of 16 AFCON match will be their 8th meeting in the Sudan vs Senegal head to head. Out of 7 matches, Teranga Lions have won 4 and the remaining 3 had no results. While you think the Senegal national football team might have an edge over Sudan on Saturday, the 3 draws may have made you think twice before making your bet on the former AFCON champions.

The fixture of Senegal vs Sudan has traditionally favored the West African giants, with Senegal enjoying a strong record in their previous meetings in Senegal vs Sudan Head to Head. Known for their physical presence, tactical discipline and individual quality, Senegal often enter this matchup as clear favorites. Over the years, they have built a reputation as one of Africa best national football team.

While results against Senegal have not gone in their favor historically, Sudan have shown the ability to stay compact and organized, especially in competitive fixtures as 3/3 draws came in tournamnet like FIFA WC Qualification and Africa Nations Cup . Their defensive structure and work rate often help them frustrate stronger opponents, making the tie more competitive than it may appear on paper.

In head to head meetings, Senegal have claimed the majority of victories, while Sudan have managed several draws but are yet to record a win.

Matches between the two sides are often shaped by tactical discipline rather than high-scoring action. Senegal’s experience, squad depth, and technical quality usually give them the edge, especially in crucial qualification matches. However, Sudan’s fighting spirit and defensive commitment ensure they remain a challenging opponent capable of causing problems if given space.

StatsSenegalSudan
Total Matches77
Wins40
Losses04
Draws33
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Senegal vs Sudan Head to Head: Rivalry History Between Both Clubs

Senegal and Sudan have met several times in competitive and friendly matches over the years with Senegal holding a clear advantage in the Senegal vs Sudan h2h history. Most of their meetings have taken place in AFCON qualifiers, then in World Cup qualifiers and at last regional competitions.

Senegal have won the majority of these games, often keeping clean sheets and controlling play. Sudan have managed a few draws showing strong defensive organization but they have struggled to turn those results into victories.

Recent encounters also reflect this pattern with the Senegal national football team continuing to dominate through better squad depth and experience. Overall, the rivalry shows Senegal’s consistency and Sudan’s strong defense.

Senegal vs Sudan H2H: Get Insights on the Most Iconic Matches Ever

The Sudan vs Senegal head to head is evidence of both teams facing each other in prestigious tournaments in Africa. While Senegal does have a clear edge over Sudan in h2h but when it comes to the tournament that matters, Sudan have often caused trouble for the West African team. The stats table below is a clear picturization of the same.

RankDateCompetitionHomeScoreAway
12025/09/06FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF)Senegal2–0Sudan
22025/08/29CAF African Nations ChampionshipSudan1–1Senegal
32025/08/19CAF African Nations ChampionshipSudan0–0Senegal
42025/03/23FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF)Sudan0–0Senegal
52018/10/16CAF AFCONSudan0–1Senegal
62018/10/14CAF AFCONSenegal3–0Sudan
72012/01/13International FriendlySenegal1–0Sudan

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Sudan vs Senegal stats: All-Time H2H Stats Comparison

Senegal football team match stats show how, over the years, they have dominated Sudan. In total, Senegal have scored 8 goals whereas Sudan has only scored 1 goal in total 7 meetings. The Sudan vs Senegal stats may give the reader an insight that the Pape Thiaw team will again dominate the Sudan football team match stats shows they have kept their rivals quite at many occasions. Here are the All-Time H2H stats comparison of both teams.

MetricSenegalSudan
Goals Scored81
Goals Conceded18
Points Per Game2.140.43
Clean Sheets62

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Sudan vs Senegal Head to Head: Check Out the List of All-Time Top Scorers of this Fixture

In the seven head to head matches between Sudan and Senegal, Senegal scored a total of 8 goals including few from current Senegal football players, while Sudan managed just 1 goal, scored by Teya Asad. Below is a detailed table of all-time goalscorers for both teams in these encounters.

RankPlayerTeamGoals ScoredActive Years (International)
1Kalidou KoulibalySenegal12015–present
2Idrissa GueyeSenegal12011–present
3M'Baye NiangSenegal12017–2020
4Sidy SarrSenegal12018–2020
5Pape Abou CisséSenegal12018–2022
6AsadSudan12024–present

Senegal vs Sudan Trophies: Who has Won Most Trophies

When the Senegal vs Sudan rivalry came to the trophies they won Senegal have won 6 more recognized trophies than the Sudan national football team. Here is the breakdown of the trophies won by both Senegal and Sudan.

CompetitionSenegalSudan
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)1 (2021)1 (1970)
Runners-up (AFCON)2 (2002, 2019)2 (1959, 1963)
African Nations Championship (CHAN)1 (2022)0
CECAFA Cup03 (1980, 2006, 2007)
Amílcar Cabral Cup8 (1979–2001)0
Total Major Trophies104

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Sudan vs Senegal H2H: Biggest Wins

In the Sudan vs Senegal head-to-head, Senegal has recorded the biggest winning margins in two notable matches. On October 14, 2018, Senegal defeated Sudan 3-0 in the CAF AFCON and on September 6 2025, they won 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup qualification. These results shows Senegal’s dominant performances in the matchup.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
13th Oct, 2018
Senegal
3-0
Senegal
5th Sep, 2025
Senegal
2-0
Senegal
16th Oct, 2018
Senegal
0-1
Sudan
12th Jan, 2012
Senegal
1-0
Senegal
22nd Mar, 2025
0-0
Sudan

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Senegal Vs Sudan Round of 16 match take place?

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The knockout match between Senegal and Sudan will be held on 3rd Jan 2026

Who has more wins in Senegal vs Sudan rivalry?

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Senegal has more wins in this rivalry. Senegal has won 4 matches, while Sudan has won 0 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Senegal and Sudan?

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The overall head-to-head record between Senegal and Sudan is: Senegal 4 wins, Sudan 0 wins, and 1 draws. In total, they have played 5 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Senegal and Sudan?

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Senegal has been more successful in this rivalry with a 80.0% win rate compared to 0.0% for Sudan.

What is Senegal's biggest win over Sudan?

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Senegal's biggest win over Sudan was 3-0 in 2018.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Senegal vs Sudan?
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Kalidou Koulibaly is the top scorer in Senegal vs Sudan matches with 1 goals in 1 fixtures.

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