Sadio Mané delivered a late winner for Senegal, defeating Egypt 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Tanger. The goal ended the tournament for his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, who was chasing his first AFCON title. This matchup was a rematch of the 2021 final, which Senegal also won on penalties.

Mané chested down a loose ball in the 78th minute before firing low past goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. Egypt played a cautious game, failing to register a shot on target until the final minutes. Senegal, meanwhile, controlled possession but struggled to create clear chances until the breakthrough.

This result sends Senegal to their fourth Nations Cup final in recent years. For Egypt, it marks their first semifinal loss in 42 years, halting their record seven-title run. Mané's decisive moment once again proved the difference between these two African powerhouses.