Senegal vs Egypt: CAN Final Qualification – Mané’s Decisive Role

Moussa Niakhaté on BeIN Sport 1:

“We are in the final. It was a magnificent performance from the guys, we deserved our victory. We totally asphyxiated them in the game and with so much pushing it came in. When we play at this level we know that we are very, very strong. It’s the first time we’ve been so consistent in 90 minutes and with 10 minutes to go it fell apart for them. »

“We are in the final, it’s the last step, it’s where we wanted to be. We are waiting for our opponent and we will play him with humility by putting our game in place. In any case it will be a complicated match. »

Sadio Mané on BeIN Sport 1: “My last final”

“We know it will be a complicated match. We expected that against this Egyptian team. We tried to play with experience by not giving away easy balls because they could put us in danger. We tried to play with maturity. »

[Sur son but] “I was a little lucky, you have to admit. It was a ball from nowhere, it hit my stomach. I had the reflex to shoot and when I shot it was on target. When I score a goal for my team, I am always very happy. »

“We know how to play the final. I will be very happy to play my last final of an African Cup. I will take advantage and try to win for my country. »

IT’S FINISHED!

At the end of a closed match, Senegal, dominating, eliminates Egypt thanks to Sadio Mané and joins the CAN final where it will meet Morocco or Nigeria.

90+4′. Marmoush tries!

Marmoush attempts a shot from the edge of the area well caught by Mendy.

90+3′. Change for Egypt

Mohsen replaces Fathy. Egypt is trying everything for everything!

90+2′. Diatta’s rescue

Zizo tries a good cross towards Marmoush and Salah but Diatta manages to save the house.

90+1′. Change for Senegal

Ciss enters in place of Gueye.

90′. Additional time: 5 minutes

89′. Diatta very strong!

Marmoush tries to pass through the axis but Diatta tackles twice to repel the danger.

88′. Senegal gains time

The Senegalese are trying to gain time by staying more on the ground.

87′. Mané’s goal on video

86′. Changes for Senegal

Jackson and Ndiaye give way to Ismaïla Sarr and Cherif Ndiaye.

85′. The celebration of Sadio Mané

(Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)

84′. Change for Egypt

Mohamed enters in Ashour’s place.

83′. The VAR called

For a potential penalty from Sarr on Marmoush… There’s nothing!

82′. What does Gueye do?

Camara accelerates into the area on the right and attempts a cross. Gueye sends a mine above!

80′. Change for Egypt

Rabia is replaced by Zizo.

79′. petite state

2nd goal in this CAN for Sadio Mané.

78′ BUT DU SENEGAL !

On a long shot from Camara blocked by an Egyptian, the ball returned to Mané who tried his luck from the edge of the area with a cross shot…. It fits!

76′. Camara tries

Camara overflows on the right side and attempts a cross directly into El-Shenawy’s gloves.

75′. Senegal dominates

The Senegalese still have the ball but are struggling to advance. Possession is sterile.

73′. Jackson in the hard

The Bayern striker is struggling to exist and misses a lot of discounts.

72′. Diouf must apply on corner

Ashour once again takes the ball out on a corner.

71′. petite state

70% possession for Senegal against 30% for Egypt.

70′. Niakhaté watches

Marmoush throws Salah in depth but Niakhaté eats him on the run and starts again.

69′. Ndiaye tries

Ndiaye passes to the right side and attempts a cross which is again returned by the Egyptian defense.

68′. The Senegalese cannot do it

Yet dominant, the Senegalese are unable to attack and do not create huge opportunities.

66′. No more shows in the stands

65′. Diatta countered

The Senegalese tries to fake a shot with the right before shooting with the left… It’s blocked!

63′. Salah frustrated

Salah provokes on the right side and is caught by Diouf. The Egyptian then makes a mistake out of frustration!

61′. El-Shanawy’s interpose

On a long free kick, Niakhaté is targeted in the area but El-Shenawy intervenes.

60′. Oh the big opportunity!

On the corner taken by Diouf, the ball is played in the air, Ndiaye tries to take it back but the Egyptians free themselves.

59′. The referee is still arguing

The Senegalese and Egyptians speak to the referee while the corner has still not been taken. We would like more games!

57′. Egypt less comfortable

Disagreement between Abdelmaguid and El-Shenawy in the area. The defender sends the ball for a corner while he was alone.

56′. Camara can’t do it

On a two-man corner, Camara is served at the edge of the area and attempts a shot well caught by El-Shenawy.

55′. Hany watches

Mané passes on the left side and attempts a cross pushed back for a corner by Hany.

54′. The Senegalese physically better

The Lions of Téranga seem better physically and go much more on the second balls.

53′. Diatta tries

Ndiaye shifts Diatta who doubles on his side and then crosses. It’s postponed.

52′. The corner does not pass

Set pieces are very poorly negotiated by the Senegalese and do not pass the near post.

51′. Abdelmaguid again!

After he made a very good call in the area, Gueye was served and attempted a cross that was pushed back by Abdelmaguid.

48′. petite state

The Egyptians have not attempted any shots so far in this meeting.

47′. Trouble

REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

46′. Here we go again!

The Egyptians kick off the second period.

Change for Senegal.

Lamine Camara replaces Habib Diarra.

Change for Egypt

Trezeguet and replace Aboul-Fetouh

HALF TIME!

It’s the break! At the end of a balanced first period with few opportunities, Senegal and Egypt returned to the locker room tied.

45+3′. The Senegalese are procrastinating

Long phase of possession for the Senegalese who delay in defense. They are waiting to build.

45+2′. Yasser dangerous!

Salah curls his eccentric free kick to the right towards the near post. Yasser throws himself to head the ball but he misses!

45+1′. Additional time: 4 minutes.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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