In the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, Egypt and Senegal faced each other. The match was decided by a single goal scored by Sadio Mane in the 78th minute. As a result, Senegal advanced to the final, while Egypt once again failed to win the tournament.
Senegal defeated Egypt 1–0. For Egypt, it was a disappointing result, as they had dreamed of reaching the final.
Africa Cup of Nations. Semi-final
Senegal — Egypt 1:0
Goal: Mane (78).
Senegal: Mendy, Diatta, Koulibaly (Sarr, 23), Niakhate, Diouf, Diarra (Kamara, 46), I. Gueye, P. Gueye, Ndiaye, Jackson, Mane.
Egypt: El-Shenawi, Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia (Zizo, 81), Fatouh (Trezeguet, 46), Attia, Fathi, Hossam, Salah, Marmoush, Ashour (Mostafa, 81).
Bookings: Koulibaly, 17, Diarra, 41 — Hossam, 6.
A very intense rivalry was also on display, and Senegal’s efficient, chance-based approach delighted their fans.
Senegal’s opponent in the final will be decided in the semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria.
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