Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has announced his 25-man squad for the upcoming CAN 2027 qualifiers against Sudan. The Lions of Teranga will face Sudan on November 12 and 16 in the third and fourth rounds of qualifiers. Vieira's second gathering with the team comes after a mixed start, with the team yet to convince Senegalese fans. The coach has called up several new players to find the right formula for the team.
Four new players have been called up to the Senegal squad for the first time. They include Clayton Diandy, who plays for Al-Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, Pathé Mboup from Stade Brestois, Pape Demba Diop from RC Strasbourg, and Paul Mendy from Cagliari. These players will have the opportunity to prove themselves in the upcoming matches. Additionally, several players have returned to the squad, including Krépin Diatta and Dion Lopy.
Krépin Diatta returns to the squad for the first time since the 2026 World Cup, while Dion Lopy rejoins the team after over a year and a half away. The team's performance in the November qualifiers will be crucial in their bid to qualify for the CAN 2027. Senegal currently sits top of Group J with four points, alongside Mozambique. The team will need to secure valuable points against Sudan to maintain their position.
The matches against Sudan will be significant for Senegal, as they look to take a serious option on qualifying for the CAN 2027. The team will host Sudan at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium in Dakar on November 12, before traveling for the return match on November 16. Vieira's team selection reflects his efforts to strengthen the squad and achieve a positive result.
The Senegal squad includes several experienced players, such as Kalidou Koulibaly, who plays for Al Hilal, and Iliman Ndiaye, who plays for Manchester City. The team will be looking to build on their previous performances, including a 1-0 win against Ethiopia in their last qualifier. A strong showing against Sudan will be essential for Senegal's chances of qualifying for the CAN 2027.
The qualifiers are a crucial part of the CAN 2027 qualification process, with teams competing for a spot in the tournament. Senegal's coach, Patrick Vieira, will be looking to guide his team to a successful outcome against Sudan. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
The full squad list for Senegal includes: Goalkeepers - Yehvann Diouf, Mory Diaw, Mamour Ndiaye; Defenders - Lamine Sy, Krépin Diatta, Nobel Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, Mamadou Sarr, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Sadibou Sané; Midfielders - Pape Demba Diop, Pape Matar Sarr, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara, Dion Lopy; Forwards - Clayton Diandy, Paul Mendy, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Boulaye Dia, Ibrahim Mbaye, Issa Soumaré, Pathé Mboup.
Key points
- Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has named 25 players for the CAN 2027 qualifiers against Sudan.
- Four new players have been called up to the Senegal squad for the first time.
- The matches against Sudan are crucial for Senegal's chances of qualifying for the CAN 2027.
