Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

January 14, 2026

Sadio Mané's late goal secured a 1-0 victory for Senegal against Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, sending the Teranga Lions to their fourth AFCON final. The match, held in Tangiers, saw Senegal dominate possession and effectively contain Egypt's star player, Mohamed Salah, maintaining their recent dominance over the Pharaohs.

Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

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Sadio Mané scored the only goal in the 78th minute.
Senegal will face either Morocco or Nigeria in the final.
This victory marks Senegal's fourth AFCON final appearance.
Senegal previously defeated Egypt in the 2021 AFCON final and a World Cup playoff.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah was effectively contained by Senegal's defense.

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Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

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