FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

South Sudan vs Senegal, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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South Sudan
    FT
    0 - 5
    Senegal
    • 29': Ismaïla Sarr
    • 46': Sadio Mané
    • 54': Ismaïla Sarr
    • 60': Nicolas Jackson (P)
    • 75': Cherif Ndiaye

    About

    South Sudan are hosting Senegal at Juba National Stadium, Juba National Stadium, South Sudan, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 29': Goal! South Sudan 0, Senegal 1. Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
    • 39': Joseph Malish (South Sudan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+5': First Half ends, South Sudan 0, Senegal 1.
    • 45': Second Half begins South Sudan 0, Senegal 1.
    • 46': Goal! South Sudan 0, Senegal 2. Sadio Mané (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
    • 54': Goal! South Sudan 0, Senegal 3. Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nicolas Jackson.
    • 60': Goal! South Sudan 0, Senegal 4. Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
    • 61': Substitution, South Sudan. Ajak Riak replaces Tito Okello.
    • 61': Substitution, South Sudan. David Sebit replaces Joseph Malish.
    • 61': Substitution, South Sudan. Innocent Ronald replaces Valentino Yuel.
    • 61': Substitution, South Sudan. Rashid Okocha replaces Ivan Wani.
    • 63': Substitution, Senegal. Cheikh Sabaly replaces Sadio Mané.
    • 63': Substitution, Senegal. Cherif Ndiaye replaces Nicolas Jackson.
    • 63': Substitution, Senegal. Pathé Ciss replaces Ismaïla Sarr.
    • 71': Substitution, Senegal. Ilay Camara replaces Iliman Ndiaye.
    • 72': Substitution, Senegal. Cheikh Niasse replaces Idrissa Gueye.
    • 74': Substitution, South Sudan. Pap Chol replaces Keer Majak.
    • 75': Goal! South Sudan 0, Senegal 5. Cherif Ndiaye (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cheikh Sabaly.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+3': Second Half ends, South Sudan 0, Senegal 5.
    • 0': Match ends, South Sudan 0, Senegal 5.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Juba National Stadium
    Location: Juba National Stadium, South Sudan

    WCQ - CAF Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Senegal 10 +19 24
    2 Congo DR 10 +9 22
    3 Sudan 10 +2 13
    4 Togo 10 -5 8
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    SSD South Sudan (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    23 Majak Maling (GK)
    2 Benjamin Laku
    12 Rashid Toha
    19 Wani Ivan Adebo
    21 Geriga Atendele
    10 Chol Peter
    5 Peter Chan
    6 Joseph Malish Yellow Card
    9 Tito Okello
    7 Valentino Yuel
    18 Keer Majak
    South Sudan Substitutes:
    Michael Magut, Athir Thomas Abdo Gaber, Okocha Rashid, Godwill Sabio, Pap Chol, Joseph Dhata, Ronald Media, Mario Taban, David Sebit, Pal Paul Puk, Ajak Chol.

    SEN Senegal (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    16 Édouard Mendy (GK)
    19 Moussa Niakhaté
    3 Kalidou Koulibaly
    2 El Hadji Malick Diouf
    15 Krépin Diatta
    13 Iliman Ndiaye
    5 Idrissa Gueye
    17 Pape Matar Sarr
    7 Nicolas Jackson
    10 Sadio Mané
    18 Ismaïla Sarr
    Senegal Substitutes:
    Yehvann Diouf, Mory Diaw, Pathé Ciss, Cheick Tidiane Sabaly, Ilay Camara, Antoine Mendy, Cheikh Niasse, Habib Diallo, Nampalys Mendy, Cherif Ndiaye, Lamine Camara, Abdoulaye Seck.

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