AFCON 2025 Semi-Final: Senegal Beats Egypt 1-0 Full Match Highlights.
Senegal advanced to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Egypt in the first semi-final on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, Morocco.Sadio Mané was the hero once again for the Lions of Teranga, scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute. The former Liverpool forward chested down a loose ball outside the box before unleashing a powerful low right-footed strike past Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, securing Senegal's place in their fourth AFCON final in recent editions (and third in the last four tournaments).
The match was a tense, low-scoring affair — a rematch of the 2021 final (which Senegal won on penalties) and the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff (also Senegal on pens). Egypt, chasing a record-extending eighth title, adopted a cautious approach and managed just one shot on target (from Omar Marmoush in stoppage time). Mohamed Salah, who had scored four goals earlier in the tournament, was largely neutralized and frustrated, marking another heartbreaking knockout exit for the Pharaohs — their first semi-final loss in 42 years.Key moments:Senegal dominated possession but struggled to break down Egypt's compact defense in the first half.
Captain Kalidou Koulibaly was forced off injured early (23rd minute) after picking up a yellow card, ruling him out of the final.
Mané's goal came after a blocked shot from Lamine Camara fell kindly to him — a moment of class in an otherwise cagey game.
Egypt pushed late but couldn't find an equalizer, with Senegal's resolute backline and goalkeeper Édouard Mendy holding firm.
This is the third time in recent years that Mané has gotten the better of his former Liverpool teammate Salah in a major international knockout (2021 AFCON final and 2022 WC qualifiers). Senegal now await the winner of the second semi-final between hosts Morocco and Nigeria (played later on January 14 in Rabat) in the final on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.Senegal, 2021 champions, are chasing a second title, while Egypt's wait for an eighth crown continues — potentially Salah's last chance at continental glory at age 33.What a moment for Mané and Senegal! The Lions of Teranga are roaring toward another shot at glory. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 #SenegalVsEgypt
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