Overview
- Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in Tangier as Sadio Mané scored in the 78th minute after a blocked Lamine Camara shot fell to him.
- Mohamed Salah endured a poor semifinal, finishing without a shot and struggling in duels as Egypt’s tournament ended.
- Morocco advanced past Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw through extra time, with Youssef En-Nesyri converting the decisive kick.
- Goalkeeper Bono saved two Nigerian efforts in the shootout to send Morocco to their first final since 2004 and a shot at a first title since 1976.
- Senegal will be without captain Kalidou Koulibaly in Sunday’s final due to yellow-card accumulation, a suspension stemming from AFCON’s carryover rule.