According to foot-africa.com and afriquesports.net, Sadio Mané, the Al Nassr forward, is expected to link up with the Lions of Teranga for the clashes with Sudan on 12 and 16 November. Head coach Patrick Vieira is due to unveil his squad list next Thursday.
The news is not yet official, but it is already fuelling debate around the Lions of Teranga. Sadio Mané is expected to make his return to the Senegal national team for the double-header against Sudan on 12 and 16 November in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. That is what foot-africa.com and afriquesports.net report, presenting the comeback as likely.
Head coach Patrick Vieira is due to unveil his second squad list since taking charge next Thursday. The announcement is eagerly awaited, as it should settle the question of Sadio Mané’s presence after he missed the previous gathering through injury.
A return still up in the air
At 34, Sadio Mané has not announced his international retirement after the 2026 World Cup. According to foot-africa.com, he remains a major figure in the Senegalese project. His presence would give Patrick Vieira an extra attacking option and a source of experience in a squad in transition.
However, the player’s call-up is not yet official. Both outlets speak of a likely return, but caution remains the order of the day. Thursday’s list will reveal whether Mané is among the players selected to face Sudan.
A squad in transition
Patrick Vieira had to manage without Mané for his first matches in charge of the national team, against Mozambique, Ethiopia and the Comoros, afriquesports.net recalls.
Iliman Ndiaye will also be available for this gathering. Suspended for the first two qualifying matches, the Manchester City forward then featured in the friendly won against the Comoros (1-0) in Marseille.
The head coach could also continue refreshing his squad with a first call-up for Pathé Mboup, according to afriquesports.net. That scenario is yet to be confirmed.
Sudan in their sights
The two meetings with Sudan on 12 and 16 November come in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The names chosen by Patrick Vieira for these matches will be known next Thursday, when his list is published.