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Sadio Mané fires Senegal into Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 win over Egypt
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Senegal's Sadio Mane, left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal soccer match between Senegal and Egypt, in Tangier, Morocco, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. - photo by AP Photo/Themba Hadebe
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — Sadio Mané fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winner Egypt on Wednesday. The two-time African Footballer of the Year broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when he left fly from just outside the penalty area inside the bottom left corner after Lamine Camara’s initial effort was blocked. It sent celebrations of joy and relief among the Teranga Lions’ fans in the Grand Stade de Tanger, where the 2021 champion — after beating Egypt in the final — had taken the initiative but struggled for clear chances against the Pharaohs’ stubborn defense.