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AFCON: Semi-finals

Sadio Mane’s late goal sent Senegal through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a deserved victory over Egypt, as Mohamed Salah’s latest bid for a first trophy with his country ended in more heartbreak at the hands of his former Liverpool team-mate.

Mane’s 79th minute winner, fired low into the net from 20 yards, means Senegal will bid for a second Africa Cup of Nations title in three tournaments against hosts Morocco, who defeated Nigeria on penalties in the second semi-final.

Senegal, champions in 2021, had the vast majority of possession and chances in a tight, often heated, semi-final. Egypt had just two shots in the entire match as they paid the price for an overly defensive approach.

Mane, meanwhile, was Senegal’s hero against Egypt once again. He scored the winning penalty in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final against Egypt, and also scored the winning penalty in the 2022 World Cup play-offs, which also came against Salah’s side.