Story byPhoto by KHALED DESOUKI/Aaditya KrishnamurthyMon, January 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC·2 min readEgypt and Senegal face off in the AFCON semi-finals in a clash of the titans, pitting Mohamed Salah against former teammate Sadio Mane. Egypt and Senegal renew their rivalry in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Wednesday, January 14, at the Grand Stade de Tanger. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith a place in the final on the line, both sides will be desperate to take another step toward continental glory. This fixture is a repeat of the 2022 AFCON final, which Senegal won on penalties. Egypt will be eager to settle that score, while Senegal aim to reach back-to-back finals under coach Pape Thiaw. Photo by SEYLLOU/Game informationThe Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier, Morocco, will host the semi-final. The stadium, with a capacity of 75,000, has been a key venue throughout AFCON 2026, including Senegal’s quarter-final win over Mali. Sitting in northern Morocco, the stadium’s open design helps create a lively and electric matchday atmosphere – something fans can expect when two of Africa’s biggest football nations collide. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKick-off timeKick-off is set for 5 PM local time in Tangier (GMT+1), which is 4 PM in the UK and 11 AM Eastern Time in the US. Weather forecasts predict mild and partly cloudy conditions, with temperatures around 17°C and light winds – ideal weather for both players and fans. Where to watchThe match will be broadcast in several regions:Egypt: ONTime Sports, beIN Sports MENASenegal: RTS1 (Radio Television Senegalaise)UK: E4 (Channel 4), Channel 4 appUS: beIN Sports, FuboTV (streaming available)Team newsSenegal: Pape Thiaw’s side have won all three knockout matches so far.
