🏆 Match Today — AFCON 2025 Semi-Final
Senegal vs Egypt is a Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (played Jan 2026) semi-final held in Tangier, Morocco, with the winner advancing to the final.
This fixture is one of the biggest matches in African football right now — featuring two continental heavyweights battling for a chance at the AFCON title.
📊 Head-to-Head Overview
Across their history, Senegal and Egypt have a tightly contested rivalry:
All Competitions (Overall):
Total meetings: 15 across competitive and friendly matches.
Egypt wins: 7
Senegal wins: 5
Draws: 3
Goal difference: Egypt slightly ahead overall.
In AFCON specifically:
They’ve met 5 times at AFCON tournaments.
Each nation has 2 wins and they share 1 draw.
Notably, their last AFCON meeting was the 2021 final, where Senegal beat Egypt on penalties after a 0–0 draw.
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This tells us the rivalry is very even, and matches tend to be tight, tactical and low-scoring.
🔥 Recent Competitive Battles
In recent face-offs:
Senegal won on penalties in the 2021 AFCON final.
They also beat Egypt on penalties in World Cup qualifying in 2022.
In matches since 2014, Senegal have had the edge in most encounters.
Key trend: Many of their head-to-head games have ended with under 2 goals total, highlighting how cautious and tightly matched these teams are.
⭐ Star Players & Key Matchups
🇸🇳 Senegal
Sadio Mané — big-game performer and creative force; part of a strong Senegal attack alongside emerging talents.
Senegal have been consistent in this tournament — unbeaten so far and scoring in every match.
🇪🇬 Egypt
Mohamed Salah — Egypt’s captain and one of Africa’s top scorers; yet to score vs Senegal in their direct clashes despite his quality.
Egypt’s defense has shown vulnerability but their experience in big matches remains a strength.
The Salah vs Mané storyline also adds personal rivalry — former Liverpool teammates now captains of their nations, facing off on a huge stage.
📈 Tournament Paths
Senegal progressed by topping their group and then beating Mali in the quarter-final.
Egypt also topped their group and reached the semis after dramatic victories, including a 3–2 win over Ivory Coast.
Both teams are in good form, making this match a clash of momentum vs experience.
📍 Why This Match Matters
Winner goes to the AFCON final — a chance for continental glory.
Historically, knockout wins between these sides have led to tournament victories (e.g., Senegal in 2021, Egypt in 2006).
This match often produces tight, strategic football rather than high-scoring thrillers.
⚽ Summary of Head-to-Head Insight
Overall rivalry: Balanced
AFCON history: Very close
Recent momentum: Slight edge to Senegal
Match style: Tactical, low-scoring, physical
Key personalities: Salah vs Mané
