# Senegal host Sudan in AFCON 2027 Group J qualifier
_Senegal and Sudan meet in Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday 12 November 2026._

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- Author: Rohit, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/rohit)
- Published: 2026-11-12T19:20:17.058Z
- Section: Football > International Football
- Topics: Senegal, Sudan, AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Patrick Vieira
## Summary

Senegal host Sudan at Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar. Senegal have four points from two games while Sudan have three after winning their opener.

## Key takeaways

- Kickoff is 10:00 PM Kenyan time and 19:00 GMT.
- Senegal are without Sadio Mané, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Ismaïla Sarr, Assane Diao and Abdallah Sima.
- Sudan lost their previous qualifier to Mozambique.
- The return leg is Sudan vs Senegal on Monday 16 November 2026.

## Article

Senegal host Sudan in an AFCON 2027 Group J qualifier at Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar on Thursday 12 November 2026. Sportpesa reported the match kicks off at 10:00 PM Kenyan time, which is 19:00 GMT.

beIN Sports listed the kickoff as 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT. The fixture is Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The return leg, Sudan vs Senegal, is scheduled for Monday 16 November 2026, with Mynewsgh listing that fixture at 13:00 GMT.

Senegal enter the match on four points from a draw and a win, while Sudan have three points after winning their opener. Mynewsgh said Sudan are one point behind Senegal.

The top two sides in Group J can qualify for the finals, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Group J also includes Ethiopia and Mozambique, with Mozambique vs Ethiopia scheduled for November 13 at 13:00 GMT according to Mynewsgh.

Patrick Vieira names a Senegal squad without Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gana Gueye. beIN Sports also listed Ismaïla Sarr, Assane Diao and Abdallah Sima as unavailable. Kalidou Koulibaly, Lamine Camara, Pape Matara Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye and Jackson are among Senegal's available options. Senegal will attempt to build on their victory over Ethiopia and strengthen their position in Group J.

Sudan travel to Dakar hoping to recover from a heavy defeat against Mozambique. Sudan have collected three points from their opening two games, having won their opener. One result in this matchday could change the order at the top of Group J.

Sportpesa noted the venue is a Senegal home fixture with the stadium to be confirmed in the final official match-centre listing, while beIN Sports identified Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar as the venue.

### AFCON 2027 Group J standings context

| Team | Points | From games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Senegal | 4 | 2 |
| Sudan | 3 | 2 |

### Sources

- [blog.ke.sportpesa.com](https://blog.ke.sportpesa.com/2026/11/12/senegal-vs-sudan-afcon-2027-qualifier-preview-kickoff-team-news)
- [beinsports.com](https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/articles/how-and-where-to-watch-senegal-vs-sudan-live-on-bein-sports-2026-11-11)
- [mynewsgh.com](https://www.mynewsgh.com/afcon-2027-qualifiers-preview-of-all-48-matches)
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