Senegal Through to AFCON Finals, Pip vs Egypt 1-0

Senegal Through to AFCON Finals, Pip vs Egypt 1-0

Senegal secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Egypt in the semifinals.

The match remained a tense, goalless deadlock for the majority of the game as Egypt’s resolute defense repeatedly frustrated the Senegalese attackers.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 78th minute when Sadio Mane struck a dramatic winner from the edge of the penalty area. Mane capitalised on a fortuitous deflection following a long-range effort from teammate Lamine Camara, sparking wild celebrations among the Senegalese fans in Tangier.

Despite the narrow scoreline, Senegal dominated the encounter with 65 percent possession and 11 total shots. In contrast, a defensive-minded Egypt struggled to create clear opportunities, failing to record a single shot on target or earn a corner until the closing stages of the match.

The “Lions of Teranga” now move on to the final on Sunday, January 18, where they will face the winner of the second semifinal between Nigeria and tournament hosts Morocco.

For Egypt, the defeat ends their pursuit of a record-extending eighth continental title.