The 5 key players in Senegal vs EgyptSenegal/@Le ParisienThe first semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) will see Senegal go head-to-head with Egypt. The showdown is set for Wednesday, Ja...
The 5 key players in Senegal vs Egypt
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The first semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) will see Senegal go head-to-head with Egypt. The showdown is set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. GMT. Here are the players who could tip the balance for either side.
Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
The Pharaoh has collected plenty of titles with his clubs, most notably Liverpool, and earned numerous individual accolades, but he has yet to bring a trophy home for his country. After the heartbreak of losing the finals in 2017 and 2021, Salah is determined to finally lift the CAN 2025 trophy and cap off his international career in style.
Omar Marmoush (Egypt)
Heroic in the quarter-finals, Omar Marmoush will be looking to deliver once again tonight. The winger, currently struggling at Manchester City, possesses all the qualities to make a difference and help push Egypt into the final.
Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt)
The Al Ahly goalkeeper will need to stand tall against the Senegalese attacking force, which includes Sadio Mané, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Iliman Ndaye.
Sadio Mané (Senegal)
It’s time for the Lions of Teranga to chase another title after their CAN 2021 triumph. The Al-Nassr winger has the ability to change the outcome of a match single-handedly.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal)
Senegal’s defensive rock must stand firm against the threats posed by Mohamed Salah and his teammates. He’ll also need to be cautious not to pick up a yellow card, which would rule him out of a potential final.
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