Senegal National Football Team Lineup vs Sudan CONFIRMED: Is Sadio Mané Playing Today?

A fascinating encounter in Group J of the African Cup of Nations 2026 qualifiers will see hosts Senegal takes on Sudan at Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar. While the hosts have already recorded 4 points in their first two clashes, the visitors are trailing with 3 points following the 4-1 loss to Mozambique in their last game. Senegalese fans are exploring and wondering about the Senegal national football team lineup vs Sudan, which sees a notable omission and some bold calls from coach Patrick Viera for the Lions of Teranga.

The former France national football team midfielder will be without former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane as a starter, following his international retirement after the 2026 FIFA World Cup which took place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The former Arsenal star has selected players like Illiman Ndiaye, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Boulaye Dia in attack alongside Aston Villa attacker Nicolas Jackson. Fans will be intrigued to see how this new version of Senegal pans out without the former Bayern Munich star Mane.

Senegal National Football Team Lineup Confirmed vs Sudan

Passionate fans can see that the coaching staff has made some minor tactical tweaks while analyzing the confirmed Senegal national football team lineup vs Sudan. After a close 1-0 win against Comoros, the Lions of Teranga will be gunning for a big result in Group J on Thursday, and here is the Senegal vs Sudan lineups.

Senegal National Team Lineup vs Sudan

Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf

Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Sadibou Sane, El Hadji Malick Diouf

Midfielders: Lamine Camara, Dion Lopy, Illiman Ndiaye

Attackers: Boulaye Dia, Nicolas Jackson, Ibrahim Mbaye