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January 14, 2026

Mane the hero as Senegal overcome Egypt to reach AFCON final

Mane the hero as Senegal overcome Egypt to reach AFCON final

Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.

Former champions Senegal dominated possession against cautious Egypt and will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria on Sunday in the final.