MATCH FACTS: Sudan, Senegal play for bronze medal

Sudan and Senegal meet in the bronze medal match of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship, a fixture that will be played on Friday night in Kampala.

Both sides are aiming to finish their campaign on a high after missing out on the final. Sudan are competing in the third-place play-off for a record third time, while Senegal, the defending champions, are making their second appearance.

The winner will secure a place on the podium, while the loser will leave empty-handed after a long tournament run.

Sudan – Key Facts

·       Lost 1-0 to Madagascar in the Semi-final, conceding in the 116th minute.

·       Competing in the play-off for third for a third time (2011, 2018, 2024).

·       Won both previous third-place matches: 1-0 vs Algeria (2011) and on penalties vs Libya (2018).

·       Winless in their last three games (D2 L1).

·       Scored six goals in the tournament, their highest tally in a single edition.

·       Abdel Raouf Yagoub is their top scorer with two goals.

·       Strong record in penalty shootouts, winning three of four in CHAN history.

Senegal – Key Facts

·       Playing in the third-place play-off for the second time after losing 2-1 to Zambia in 2009.

·       First defending champions to contest the bronze medal match.

·       Eliminated by Morocco on penalties in the Semi-final (1-1 after extra time).

·       Undefeated in their last nine CHAN games in open play.

·       Joseph Layousse is their top scorer at the 2024 CHAN with two goals.

·       Libasse Guèye has provided two assists, the most for Senegal.

·       Scored four goals in total with three different scorers.

·       Lost two of three penalty shootouts in CHAN history.