Senegal booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following a hard-fought victory over Egypt in their semifinal clash.
The encounter was tightly contested in the first half, with both sides displaying tactical discipline and defensive solidity, resulting in a goalless opening 45 minutes.
After the restart, the tempo of the game increased as Senegal pushed forward in search of a breakthrough, while Egypt relied on their experience and counter-attacking threat to stay in the contest.
The decisive moment arrived in the 78th minute when captain Sadio Mané produced a moment of brilliance, firing home the winning goal to send the Teranga Lions into the final.
The victory underlines Senegal’s status as one of Africa’s dominant forces, as they now await their opponent in the final, with hopes of lifting the continental title once again.
