Mane’s Moment: Senegal Edge Egypt in AFCON Semifinal
14 January 2026
Match Highlights
Sadio Mane sealed Senegal's 1-0 win over Egypt in the AFCON semifinal in Morocco, adding another chapter to his legacy and pleasing the net.
The former Liverpool star and current Al-Nasr forward raised his AFCON tally to 20 contributions (11 goals, 9 assists), becoming AFCON's leading creator in the 21st century.
Mane also made history by playing in every AFCON match against Egypt, tying Ivory Coast legend Kolo Toure with 28 appearances.
Senegal topped their group, beat Sudan 3-1 in the last 16, and edged Mali 1-0 in the quarterfinals to reach the semis.
Egypt led their group, then beat Benin 3-1 in the round of 16 and Ivory Coast 3-2 in the quarterfinals.
This win cements Senegal's status as a continental powerhouse and keeps Mane on a historic trajectory toward AFCON records.
Egypt's campaign ends on a high, but Mane's legend grows; AFCON could be renamed AF-MANE-tion.
