Sadio Mane sets new AFCON goal involvement record as Senegal beat Egypt | OneFootball

Senegal dug deep to beat Egypt 1-0 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at the Grand Stade de Tanger on Wednesday

Sadio Mane created the first chance of the game, threading a pass to Nicolas Jackson. The forward blazed his effort over the bar.

Just after the half-hour mark, Habib Diarra’s effort from long range was saved by goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.

Pape Gueye missed their clearest chance before the break, but he fired a tame shot into El Shenawy’s palms.

Egypt’s only sight of goal in the first half came from Mohamed Salah’s free-kick, which they failed to capitalise on.

The Teranga Lions continued to dominate possession after the interval, but they could not break down the Pharaohs’ low block.

Senegal’s only opening early on came from Lamine Camara, but El Shenawy saved his shot.

Senegal were eventually rewarded for their efforts in the 78th minute, when the ball fell nicely to Mane outside the area. He blasted the ball home.

Mane has now registered 20 AFCON goal involvements, with 11 goals and nine assists – a competition record in the 21st century.

Egypt showed more attacking intent after going behind, but failed to create a clear chance to test Edouard Mendy.