Fans celebrate in Dakar as Senegal beat Egypt to clinch a place in AFCON final
Senegal's national football team has advanced to the African Cup of Nations final following a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wed, Oct 18, 2023. The decisive goal was scored by Sadio Mané in the 78th minute of the match.
Senegal's national football team has advanced to the African Cup of Nations final following a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wed, Oct 18, 2023. The decisive goal was scored by Sadio Mané in the 78th minute of the match.
Senegal will compete against Morocco in the final, scheduled for Sun, Oct 22, 2023, in Rabat at 8:00 PM local time. Morocco secured their spot in the final by defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties in the other semi-final match.
Senegal will be without captain Kalidou Koulibaly and midfielder Habib Diarra, both of whom received a second caution in the knockout stage.
Senegal's national football team has advanced to the African Cup of Nations final following a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wed, Oct 18, 2023.
Fans in Dakar celebrated the semi-final victory at the African Renaissance Monument, with many donning traditional Gainde lion costumes, representing national pride and unity.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
