The defending champions, who had missed out on a spot in the final after a semi-final penalty defeat to Morocco, showed resilience in a tense bronze medal clash.
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Sudan started brightly, taking the lead in the 6th minute through Mohamed Tia Asad’s header from Abdel Raouf Yagoub’s corner.
The East and Central Africans held their advantage until halftime, with goalkeeper Mohamed Abooja making crucial saves.
Senegal responded after the break, leveling in the 58th minute via Seyni Ndiaye’s header. The match went to penalties, where Senegal converted all their kicks to claim a 4-2 victory and a consecutive podium finish.