All focus switches to the semifinals of the 2025 AFCON as Senegal prepare to battle it out against Egypt on Wednesday night.
Senegal, who are ranked second on the continent behind hosts Morocco, are aiming to reach a third final in the last four editions. Despite this run, they have only won one AFCON title.
They have an uphill task as they prepare to take on the record seven-time AFCON champions. Egypt are out to break their duck, last winning the continental title in 2010.
Both sides have won four of the five games they have played in this year’s tournament.
It is a meeting loaded with history, emotion and unfinished business as the Pharaohs look to finally get the better of a Senegal side that has repeatedly broken their hearts on the biggest stages.
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This encounter is a repeat of the 2021 AFCON final, where Senegal edged Egypt on penalties to lift their first-ever continental title.
Just weeks later, the two nations met again in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, with Senegal once more prevailing via a shootout to book their ticket to Qatar.
As we prepare to witness this spectacle, our team has a look at lol key details of the match. Our team offers the most likely predicted outcome as well.
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Senegal are expected to stick with the same structure that served them well against Mali. Edouard Mendy should retain his place in goal behind a settled back four of Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo and Ismail Jakobs.
In midfield, Nampalys Mendy and Lamine Camara could anchor the centre, allowing Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye to operate wide, with Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson leading the attack.
Egypt are likely to maintain the 3-4-1-2 system used against Ivory Coast.
The same team that started in the 3-2 victory against Ivory Coast is expected to lineup here. With Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush the key figures in the Egyptian attack.
Senegal vs Egypt head-to-head and current form
Egypt defeated Senegal 2-1 the last time they met in an AFCON semi-final nearly two decades ago.
However, Senegal hold the advantage in recent history, winning four of the last five matches they have played against the Pharaohs.
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Current form
Senegal – WWWDW
Egypt – WDDWW
Previous games:
- Senegal 0 (2)-0 (0) Egypt (2022)
- Egypt 1-0 Senegal (2022)
- Senegal 1-0 Egypt (2022)
- Egypt 0-1 Senegal (2014)
- Senegal 2-0 Egypt (2014)
Prediction
We can expect a cagey encounter, mainly due to the historic nature of this clash as well as the pressure of an AFCON semifinal.
Both teams boast reliable and capable names in their attack, meaning we can expect at least a goal or two in the match.
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