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Mane Sends Senegal to AFCON Final, Eliminates Salah's Egypt

Published January 14, 2026, 20:14

Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a goal from Sadio Mane in the 78th minute. Egypt, featuring Mohamed Salah, failed to respond and were eliminated from the tournament. Senegal advanced to the final, where they will face the winner of the Morocco-Nigeria tie.