The Senegal national team came from behind to defeat the Sudan national team and advance to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
In the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 on Saturday, 3 Jan 2026 GMT+7, a notable match featured Senegal against Sudan.
Just six minutes into the first half, Sudan surprised by taking a 1-0 lead through a goal by Amir Abdullah. However, in the 34th minute, Pape Gueye scored to equalize for Senegal at 1-1, and during injury time at 45+3 minutes, Pape Gueye scored again to put Senegal ahead 2-1. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, at the 78th minute, Senegal extended their lead to 3-1 when Sadio Mané assisted Ibrahim Mbaye, who finished the chance cleanly.
Neither team scored further in the remaining time. The match ended with Senegal winning 3-1, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face the winner between Mali and Tunisia. Sudan’s journey ended in the Round of 16.