Nicolas Jackson’s impressive run in front of goal has earned him a place in Senegal’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Aston Villa forward has scored nine goals in 14 appearances across all competitions this season, with seven arriving in the past month. His latest effort came during Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where he opened the scoring in the fourth minute.

The 25-year-old had previously made headlines with a brace in Villa’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City, further underlining his importance to the attacking setup. His recent performances have also earned him a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Month award, following four goals in as many league matches.

Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has included Jackson for the two qualifiers against Sudan, scheduled for 12 and 16 November, as the national team continues its preparations for the 2027 AFCON.