Africa nations cup watch …with Mike Cerutti

January 3, 2026
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Big Tonight For Sadio

It will be nothing but a big night for Sadio Mané, one of Africa’s greatest-ever players, as he leads Senegal against Sudan in the AFCON Round of 16!

Mané, a former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star, is back in action with Al Nassr and looking sharp. His experience and skill will be crucial for Senegal’s bid to advance

Senegal, the one time champions, finished top of Group D with 7 points, while Sudan qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Despite being underdogs, Sudan has shown remarkable spirit, and their counter-attacking threat shouldn’t be underestimated

Mané has been instrumental in Senegal’s success, with 17 AFCON goals (10 goals, 7 assists) since 2010. His speed and goal-scoring ability, combined with Kalidou Koulibaly’s defensive prowess, make Senegal a formidable force

Sudan, however, will rely on their quick counter-attacks and set pieces to catch Senegal off guard. Goalkeeper Mohamed Abooja will be crucial, despite facing personal challenges off the pitch

The match kicks off at 5 pm Nigeria time at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier. Can Mané lead Senegal to victory? The winner will face the winner of Mali vs Tunisia in the quarterfinals

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