AFCON: Senegal suffer major blow ahead of clash with Egypt 🥶

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·14 January 2026

Headache in sight for Senegal?

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This Wednesday evening, Senegal and Egypt face off in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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As expected, this match is very tight but has already experienced a major turning point.

Sanctioned with a yellow card that will keep him out of a potential final, Kalidou Koulibaly suffered another blow just a few seconds later.

Hit in the adductor after a duel, the captain of the Lions of Teranga had to leave his team in the 22nd minute of play.

A huge disappointment for the former Napoli player but also a massive blow for Senegal, which now has to cope without its rock.

In your opinion, can Senegal go all the way in this Africa Cup of Nations without Koulibaly?

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