Sudan’s impressive run in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continued as a nation affected by civil war held Senegal to a 0-0 draw on neutral turf.
Sadio Mane came closest to a winner for the visitors late on in Benina, Libya, but saw an attempted chip saved by Sudan keeper Mohamed Mostafa before his follow-up effort was blocked by a defender on the line.
Mostafa then pulled off a stunning low stop to keep out a header from Cherif Ndiaye.
Sudan could have taken all three points themselves as Walieldin Khedr sent a shot flashing past the post earlier in the second half.
The Falcons of Jediane sit a point clear of DR Congo at the top of Group B halfway through the African campaign, with Senegal a point further behind.
Only the group winners are assured of a place at the expanded 48-team World Cup finals next year.
The four best-placed sides from across the nine groups will enter play-offs for a spot at an intercontinental tournament which will provide the final qualifiers.