Sadio Mané omitted from Senegal squad at his own request

Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has left Sadio Mané out of the squad for two AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Sudan, citing the striker's family wishes.

• Vieira announced the squad for the November 12 and 16 qualifiers against Sudan.
• The list excluded Mané and midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
• Vieira said Mané was absent at his own request to stay with his family for personal reasons.
• Reports said Mané wanted to remain in Riyadh with his wife ahead of the birth of their child.