2027 U23 AFCON qualifier: Senegal and South Sudan draw

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On Wednesday afternoon, Senegal and South Sudan played out a 0-0 draw in Juba. The match was the first leg of the second round of the AFCON U23 2027 qualifiers.

During the match, the Young Lions had several opportunities but were unable to convert their chances. In the first half, Senegal gradually took control after South Sudan had the better of the opening stages. Alpha Amadou Touré was particularly active on the left flank. Senegal did, however, miss a good chance through Aliou Diémé, whose attempt went wide after a counterattack launched by Serigne Fallou Diouf.

Senegal left unrewarded

In the 75th minute, Antoine Junior Wenck tried to find Cheikh Tidiane Thiam. However, the ball had already gone out of play. Five minutes later, substitute Ousseynou Fall Seck won a corner after another attempt. The South Sudanese goalkeeper then claimed the ball from the set piece. Despite their efforts until the final whistle, the Young Lions were unable to find a breakthrough.

Senegal will face South Sudan again on November 17 at 19:00 GMT at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium for the second leg of the two-match tie.

Also read: 2026 U17 World Cup: Senegal unveil their squad (Official)

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