African champions Senegal began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-0 victory at home to South Sudan on Saturday as South Africa and Tanzania also opened with wins.
The Teranga Lions set off at a blistering pace in their Group B fixture with Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr scoring after 40 seconds.
Sadio Mane scored Senegal's second just four minutes later on a night when he made his 100th appearance for his country.
Debutant Lamine Camara added a third for the hosts. The 19-year-old scored on the stroke of half-time and after the break the former Liverpool forward scored again - this time from the penalty spot.
With Senegal set to play Togo in Lome on Tuesday in their second qualifier, coach Aliou Cisse made a raft of changes just after the hour mark with Mane and Sarr amongst those substituted.
On a tough night for South Sudan's Bright Stars, Senegal had a late goal from Habib Diallo ruled out for offside.
Senegal are top of the Group B standings, ahead of DR Congo on goal difference after the opening round of matches.
Elsewhere, Tanzania enjoyed a 1-0 victory in an away fixture against Niger in neutral Marrakesh at the start of their Group E campaign.
Australia-based striker Charles M'Mombwa scored for the Taifa Stars in the second half, on his debut for his country.
Source: graphic.com.gh
Newer articles:
- South Sudan: Bangladeshi veterinarians support animal conservation efforts in Wau - 21/11/2023 04:00
- Beyond Ukraine and Gaza, an overlooked genocide in Darfur - 21/11/2023 03:00
- World Cup 2026 qualifying: Egypt win but Nigeria draw again - 21/11/2023 00:32
- Abyei: Attack In Area Claimed By Sudan, South Sudan, Leaves 32 Dead - 20/11/2023 06:46
- Kenya: Wetang’ula Calls for Lifting of ‘Unjustified’ Sanctions Against South Sudan - 20/11/2023 06:42
Older news items
- Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’ - 20/11/2023 03:33
- Factbox-What is OPEC+ and how does it impact oil prices? - 20/11/2023 00:47
- 17-year-old passenger from South Sudan dies on JKIA bound plane - 17/11/2023 09:05
- Climate change is a headache for farmers everywhere, and especially in Aululic, South Sudan - 17/11/2023 06:41
- In Rumbek, UNMISS Force Commander discusses security, infrastructure with peacekeepers, state authorities - 17/11/2023 05:25
Latest news items (all categories):
- South Sudan Opens 14 Oil Blocks, Courts Investors Ahead of SSOP 2026 - 26/10/2026 15:08
- Jambojet Explores South Sudan Expansion After Talks with Juba Regulator - 26/10/2026 15:05
- Kiir swears in 5 officials ahead of South Sudan elections - 26/10/2026 14:53
- South Sudan cattle battles leaves 10 dead: official - 26/10/2026 14:49
- Churches urge world 'not to forget South Sudan' ahead of first elections - 26/10/2026 14:47
Random articles (all categories):
- Sudan’s Burhan orders release of 400 female inmates accused of cooperating with RSF - 12/01/2026 11:02
- South Sudan: Juba Fails to Commit On Ugandan Traders' U.S.$40 Million Dues - 14/11/2018 05:05
- Sudan's sovereign council declares state of emergency in Port Sudan - 25/08/2019 22:56
- South Sudanese Children Find Hope In Education - NPR - 20/05/2012 12:00
- S.Sudan gunmen attack UN base sheltering civilians: residents - 18/02/2016 00:54
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 151301 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28394 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25498 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24704 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22679 times
