Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 17:00 GMT (6 p.m. local) on January 14 at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier, Morocco.
- Broadcast coverage includes ONTime Sports and beIN Sports MENA in Egypt, RTS1 in Senegal, E4/Channel 4 in the UK with free streaming, and beIN Sports and FuboTV in the US.
- This is a rematch of the 2022 AFCON final won by Senegal on penalties, with the all-time head-to-head standing at Senegal 7 wins, Egypt 6, and 2 draws.
- Egypt lean on Mohamed Salah after his goal and assist in the quarterfinal, while Senegal look to Sadio Mané supported by Ismaïla Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye.
- Availability updates note a possible return for Senegal’s Pape Matar Sarr after he missed the quarterfinal, with Egypt defender Ahmed Hegazi a doubt after limping off last round.