FC Bayern Munich have publicly shown their support for on-loan striker Nicolas Jackson ahead of Senegal’s AFCON 2025 round of 16 clash against Sudan. The German giants shared a message and image via their official X account, highlighting Jackson’s jersey number 11 and wishing him luck as Senegal begin the knockout phase.
Bayern Munich posted:
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Best of luck to Nico Jackson as Senegal kick-off the AFCON knockouts today!
The show of backing comes as Senegal prepare for a high-stakes tie, with SoftFootball previewing the encounter in detail ahead of the must-win fixture against Sudan. The post underlines Bayern’s recognition of Jackson’s growing influence on the international stage despite his temporary absence from club duties.
Jackson’s importance to Senegal has been evident throughout the tournament. He played a starring role during the group stage, scoring twice in the opening 3-0 victory over Botswana and earning man-of-the-match honours.
Those goals set the tone for a confident campaign that also included wins over DR Congo and Benin, securing Senegal’s place in the knockouts. As SoftFootball noted in its coverage of Senegal’s tournament build-up and squad depth, Jackson has emerged as a reliable attacking outlet alongside experienced names such as Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gueye.
The 24-year-old forward heads into the knockout rounds as Senegal’s joint top scorer in the competition with two goals, level with Cherif Ndiaye. Beyond the numbers, his physical presence and direct running have added balance to a side currently on a long unbeaten AFCON run.
Senegal have not lost an AFCON match in 14 games, a record that reflects both defensive solidity and efficiency in attack, qualities Jackson has contributed to since the opening matchday.
At club level, Jackson is spending the season on loan at Bayern Munich after arriving from Chelsea last summer. While opportunities have been limited due to competition in attack, he has still delivered five goals and one assist across Bundesliga and Champions League appearances.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany has praised his professionalism and impact per minute, even acknowledging that losing him to AFCON is a short-term setback for the squad.
For Jackson, the Bayern message serves as encouragement at a crucial moment. With Senegal targeting another deep AFCON run, the striker now has the platform to further elevate his profile, backed by both his club and country as the tournament enters its decisive phase.
