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Senegal to Face Host Morocco in AFCON Final After Mané Strike and Bono’s Shootout Heroics

The matchup pits host Morocco’s first final in two decades against reigning champion Senegal.

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.