Senegal Defeat Egypt 1-0 To Reach 2025 AFCON Final
Senegal advanced to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt in Wednesday’s first semi-final at Tangier’s Ibn Batouta Stadium.
The winning goal came in the 78th minute from Saudi Al Nasr forward Sadio Mane, who broke the deadlock and sent the Senegalese squad into celebration.
Following their narrow 1-0 quarterfinal win against Mali, Senegal demonstrated a strong balance of disciplined defending and sharp attacking play. The triumph secures the Lions of Teranga a spot in their second AFCON final in recent tournaments, highlighting their consistency throughout the competition.
In the quarterfinal, Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute against Mali. Senegal’s defense remained organized under pressure, while Mane’s creativity and speed fueled key offensive moves.
Senegal has maintained one of the tournament’s stingiest defenses, conceding very few goals, while their midfield efficiently controlled the pace of games.
The team will face the winner of the Morocco–Nigeria semi-final in Sunday’s final at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
