Overview
- Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in Tangier with Sadio Mané scoring in the 78th minute to book a place in Sunday’s final.
- The defending champions will face the winner of Morocco vs Nigeria in Rabat for the continental crown.
- Egypt are out of title contention but play the third-place match on Saturday, keeping Mohamed Salah with the squad through the weekend.
- Liverpool expect Salah to miss the Jan 17 Premier League game, with a likely return to Merseyside around Jan 19–20 that could leave him doubtful for Marseille on Jan 21 and on track for Bournemouth on Jan 24.
- Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly will be suspended for the final; Mané credited detailed preparation and collective discipline for the victory in post-match comments.