Sudan captain Mohamed Abdelrahman has acknowledged the scale of the challenge facing his side against Senegal but insists the Falcons of Jediane are ready to fight for a place in the quarter-finals.
Sudan, who progressed to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without scoring a goal, take on Senegal in the Round of 16 at the Tangier Grand Stadium later today, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT.
Despite managing just one win from three group matches, Abdelrahman remains confident his team can spring a surprise.
Speaking to CAF Media ahead of the encounter, he admitted the difficulty of the task while stressing Sudan’s belief.
“It will be a very difficult match by all standards. We know our opponent well. Senegal are a strong and experienced team with a rich history in the competition,” he said.
“The key to victory is our determination, perseverance, belief in ourselves and our desire to go far in this tournament,” Abdelrahman added.
Sudan began their campaign with a defeat to Algeria, bounced back with a victory over Equatorial Guinea, and then fell to Burkina Faso in their final group fixture, finishing among the best third-placed teams.
The Round of 16 appearance marks Sudan’s first knockout qualification at the Africa Cup of Nations since 2012.
