The anticipated match today is the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025) between Senegal and Egypt, a rematch of the famous final in 2021, where Senegal won on penalties.
Match Details:
- Teams: Senegal vs Egypt
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 18:00 local time in Morocco
- Stadium: Ibn Batouta Stadium or Grand Stade de Tangier, Morocco.
- Stage: Semi-final (the winner qualifies for the final on January 18 in Rabat).
Exciting Historical Background:
This encounter is considered a potential “revenge,” as Senegal won the 2021 title against Egypt in the final on penalties (after a 0-0 draw), with Sadio Mané scoring the decisive penalty against Mohamed Salah. Today, the former Liverpool stars meet again on the pitch, with significant pressure on Salah to achieve the title missing for Egypt since 2010 (7 previous titles for the Pharaohs), while Senegal (2021 champion) is regarded as a strong contender to defend the title or win a second.
Current Context in the Tournament:
- Senegal qualified after defeating Mali 1-0 in the quarter-finals.
- Egypt beat Ivory Coast (the previous champion) 3-2 in a thrilling quarter-final.
The match is expected to be defensively strong with quick counterattacks, and might witness the brilliance of either Mané or Salah. Senegal is often favored due to its cohesion, but Egypt has a rich history in the tournament and the ability to deliver surprises.
The match will be broadcast on channels such as beIN Sports and the Moroccan sports channel on digital terrestrial broadcast TNT.
