May 20, 2026

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Sénégal faces Mozambique, Sudan and Ethiopia in CAN 2027 qualifiers

Senegal drawn into Group J for CAN 2027 qualifiers

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers is complete, and the Senegalese national team has been placed in Group J alongside Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia. As the reigning champions, the Lions of Teranga must now prepare for a campaign that, while appearing manageable on paper, could present significant challenges.