All attention turns to Wednesday night as Senegal and Egypt collide in a heavyweight AFCON 2025 semi-final steeped in rivalry, pressure and unfinished business.
It is a fixture shaped by history as much as form, with both sides winning four of their five matches at this tournament.
Senegal are chasing a third final appearance in the last four AFCON editions, buoyed by consistency, structure and memories of recent success against Egypt.
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Their victories in the 2021 AFCON final and the 2022 World Cup play-off still loom large.
Egypt, however, arrive with renewed belief. The seven-time champions are desperate to end a long wait for continental glory, last lifting the trophy in 2010. Led by Mohamed Salah, the Pharaohs have shown resilience and tactical discipline when it matters most.
With reputations on the line and a final within reach, this semi-final promises tension, intensity and moments that could define another chapter in AFCON history.
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