Mo Salah's dreams of winning AFCON came to a grinding halt, thanks to ex-teammate Sadio Mane (AP)
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News1815-01-2026, 08:47

Mane Crushes Salah's Dreams! Morocco, Senegal March Into AFCON Final

  • Hosts Morocco will face Sadio Mane’s Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final after both teams won their semi-final matches.
  • Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Rabat, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saving two spot-kicks.
  • Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning penalty for Morocco, sending 65,000 fans at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium into celebration.
  • Sadio Mane scored in the 78th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Senegal over Egypt in Tangiers, ending Mohamed Salah's AFCON dream once again.
  • Senegal, the 2022 champions, will play in their fourth AFCON final, while Morocco seeks its first title in 50 years.

Why It Matters: Morocco and Senegal advance to the AFCON final, with Sadio Mane's goal eliminating Mohamed Salah's Egypt.

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