Senegal, the first finalist of the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal has become the first finalist of the Africa Cup of Nations, after winning its semifinal against Egypt. 

Senegal won 1-0. 

Sadio Mane scored the goal that decided Wednesday evening’s match at the “Grand Stade De Tangier” in Morocco. 

Mane scored in the 78th minute and Senegal eliminated Egypt, the team of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. For Mane, who was once Salah’s teammate at Liverpool, it was his 52nd goal for Senegal in 123 appearances. He has scored 11 goals in the Africa Cup of Nations overall.  

Senegal had also beaten Egypt in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final. It won after a penalty shootout. For Senegal, it was the first trophy won in this competition, while Egypt, following its elimination in the semifinal, remains on seven trophies. 

In Sunday’s final, Senegal will play the winner of the Nigeria–Morocco match. The game kicks off at 21:00.