Overview
- Sadio Mané said after the semifinal that this will be his last Africa Cup of Nations, though he remains set to play at the World Cup later this year.
- Head coach Pape Thiaw publicly appealed for Mané to stay on, calling him a national icon and saying the country wants him to continue.
- Defender Moussa Niakhaté praised Mané’s influence and echoed the squad’s desire for him to delay any international exit.
- Mané scored the decisive goal in the 1-0 semifinal win over Egypt to send Senegal into today’s final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
- UK viewers can watch Morocco vs Senegal for free on E4, with live streaming available via Channel 4’s All 4 platform.