Senegal Snatch Late Winner to Down Egypt and Reach Cup of Nations Final
Sadio Mané’s late 20-yard strike secured a 1-0 win for Senegal, with Egypt managing only one shot on target, highlighting a cautious match dominated by possession.
- In Tangier, Sadio Mané's long-range strike from 20 yards broke the deadlock with more than ten minutes left, securing Senegal's victory.
- Senegal dominated possession but adopted a cautious approach that limited clear attacks, while Egypt largely parked the bus and rarely troubled the penalty area.
- Only in stoppage time did Egypt manage a single shot on target, delivered by Omar Marmoush in the 95th minute, despite fielding Mohamed Salah and Marmoush upfront.
- Senegal moved into the final while Kalidou Koulibaly and Habib Diarra received bookings and will be suspended, with Koulibaly also possibly unfit after a groin injury and replacement by Mamadou Sarr.
- Both teams were pedestrian but tensions flared after a challenge involving Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, prompting a bench-clearing altercation amid other incidents in the first half.
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Mane takes Senegal into final
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Senegal/Egypt: Afcon 2025 - Sadio Mané Leads Senegal to the Final
Dakar -- Led by a stunning goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal secured their fourth appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The Lions defeated Egypt 1-0 on January 14th at the Grand Stade de Tanger, in the semi-final of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
The finale of the Africa Cup is certain: Host Morocco follows Senegal after an Elfer nerve crime. Meanwhile, the great dream of Egypt's Mohammed Salah bursts.
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