World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Probable lineups South Sudan – Senegal

Senegal faces a perilous trip to Juba this Friday, October 10, at 1:00 p.m. GMT as part of Matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Lions of Teranga absolutely need a win to stay atop Group B, holding a two-point lead over DR Congo. Sadio Mané and his teammates could secure qualification as early as this Friday, October 10, if they win and DR Congo either loses or draws in Togo.

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South Sudan sits at the bottom of Group B with just 4 points from 8 matches. They're looking to upset Senegal’s plans and play the role of spoilers.

Let’s remember, the first leg between these two sides went the way of the Lions, who cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory.

Here are the probable lineups for South Sudan vs Senegal:

South Sudan probable XI: Mawith, Taban, Toha, Puk Kun, Okocha, Malish, Chan Deng Yak, Mangar Majak, Peter Bentiu, Yuel, Okello.

Senegal probable XI: Mendy, Diouf, Koulibaly, Seck, Diatta, P. Gueye, I. Gueye, Camara, Ndiaye, Jackson, Mané.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.