Sudan stun Ethiopia, and Senegal come back to draw

Sudan's national team scored a late goal

Senegal were held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Mozambique on Friday, in the opening round of matches in Group 10 of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nicolas Jackson put Senegal ahead in the 32nd minute. Mozambique hit back through Geny Catamo in the second minute of first-half stoppage time.

The Lions of Teranga bossed most of the contest but couldn't turn their control into an away win.

Elsewhere in the group, Sudan snatched a last-gasp win over Ethiopia. Mohamed Issa netted the only goal from the penalty spot in the 86th minute of the clash in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.

That result lifted the Falcons of Jediane to 3 points and top of Group 10, ahead of Senegal and Mozambique on a point apiece, with Ethiopia rooted to the bottom on none.

The top two go through to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, which Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will host.