"Currently ranked second in Africa behind hosts Morocco, Senegal are targeting a third AFCON final in the last four editions as they bid to reclaim continental supremacy. Pape Thiaw's side impressed during the group stage with two wins and a draw, before navigating the knockout rounds with relative ease. A 3-1 victory over Sudan was followed by a narrow 1-0 win against Mali in the quarter-finals."
"Egypt, by contrast, have progressed despite visible vulnerabilities. Their group-stage wins required a stoppage-time goal and a penalty respectively, while extra time was needed to eliminate Benin in the last 16. The Pharaohs then edged past Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals despite surrendering control after leading 3-1, and they now face a Senegal side that has had the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings."
"Senegal are expected to have a fully fit squad available, giving Thiaw a selection headache in several areas of the pitch. Captain Sadio Mane has been influential throughout the tournament, providing three assists so far, while goals have been spread across the squad, including from Iliman Ndiaye and Pape Gueye. Nicolas Jackson will push for a return to the starting XI after being unused in two of Senegal's last three matches, while Kalidou Koulibaly continues to anchor the defence."
Senegal pursue a third AFCON final in four editions, combining consistent attacking output with a strong defensive record of only two goals conceded and three clean sheets. The team recorded two group-stage wins and a draw, then advanced through knockouts with a 3-1 victory over Sudan and a narrow 1-0 quarter-final win against Mali. Egypt progressed despite clear vulnerabilities, needing stoppage-time goals, penalties and extra time in earlier rounds and narrowly overcoming Ivory Coast after surrendering a two-goal lead. Senegal approach the tie close to full strength, while Egypt will be without Mohamed Hamdi and rely heavily on Mohamed Salah.
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