LIVE: AFCON 2025 - Rolling updates of today’s action - Senegal 1-0 Egypt and Nigeria v Morocco

🏁 FULL-TIME – SENEGAL 1–0 EGYPT

Senegal are through to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 after edging Egypt 1–0 in a tense and absorbing semi-final in Tangier.

The decisive moment arrived through Sadio Mané, whose goal proved enough to separate two continental heavyweights in a match defined by discipline, tactical control and fine margins.

Egypt pushed hard for an equaliser, drawing on their trademark resilience and experience, but Senegal’s organisation and composure saw them protect their slender advantage until the final whistle.

It is another statement performance from the reigning champions, who continue their unbeaten run at the tournament and confirm their place among Africa’s elite with a fourth final appearance in recent editions.

For Egypt, the dream of an eighth AFCON title ends here, after a courageous campaign that included the dramatic elimination of holders Côte d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals.

🔜 Attention now turns to the second semi-final later tonight, as hosts Morocco face Nigeria in Rabat, with the final ticket to Sunday’s showpiece still to be decided. Stay with us for continued live coverage.

🕓 18:45 GMT

The Teranga Lions are pushing for more goals as they are pressing forward for more opportunities.

🕓 18:40 GMT - GOALLLL SENEGAL

Goal! Senegal 1, Egypt 0. The deadlock has been broken with Sadio Mane putting the Teranga Lions in the lead in Tangiers. Mané scored with right-footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.

🕓 18:30 GMT

The match is stil balanced with b oth sides getting their opportunioties but none has been able to find the net.

🕓 18:20 GMT

The match is balanced and the Egyptians are growing more confident as they seek to behind the Senegalese defence. Still goalless.

🕓 18:05 GMT - SECOND HALF

It is the start of the second half and both sides are hoping to get the breakthrough to win the match.

🕓 17:50 GMT - HALF-TIME

It is half-time in Tangiers where is it goalless at half-time.

🕓 17:40 GMT - KICK OFF

We are getting close the the half-time mark of the game with Senegal dominating the exchanges while Egypt also proving very difficult to exploit.

🕓 17:30 GMT - KICK OFF

Senegal make another attempt at goal. Habib Diarra with a right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mohamed El Shenawy.

🕓 17:20 GMT - KICK OFF

Injury to Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and he has been sitting on the pitch while receiving medical attention. Mamadou Sarr replaces Kalidou Koulibaly because of the injury.

🕓 17:10 GMT - KICK OFF

Senegal have dominated the early exchanges but no clear chance at goal after ten minutes of play.

🕓 17:00 GMT - KICK OFF

The match is underway. Senegal gets the match underway. If you want to follow the live play-by-play click here.

🕓 16:50 GMT - KICK OFF

The match is underway. Senegal gets the match underway. If you want to follow the live play-by-play click

🕓 16:30 GMT

Official line-ups are being finalised. Senegal are expected to retain the side that edged Mali 1–0, while Egypt may reshuffle slightly following their high-energy quarter-final victory.

🕓 16:20 GMT

Coaches Pape Thiaw and Hossam Hassan have both stressed discipline and emotional control. Semi-finals at AFCON are often decided by fine margins — patience could be as important as flair.

🕓 16:10 GMT

Warm-ups begin on the pitch. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané are both out early, drawing the loudest reactions from the crowd — two icons set to carry the hopes of their nations once again.

🕓 16:00 GMT

Team buses arrive at the stadium to loud receptions. Senegal stick with their Tangier base, while Egypt make the trip north from Agadir, hoping travel fatigue plays no part in tonight’s showdown.

🕒 15:50 GMT

This rivalry is finely balanced. Senegal and Egypt have won two AFCON matches apiece in previous meetings, with one draw. Their most recent encounter — the 2021 final — ended goalless before Senegal prevailed on penalties.

🕒 15:40 GMT

Pitch inspection ongoing in Tangier. Conditions are excellent — a cool evening expected, ideal for high-intensity football. The surface looks immaculate, setting the stage for a high-quality contest.

🕒 15:30 GMT

A reminder of the stakes: the winner today advances to Sunday’s AFCON final. Senegal are chasing another final appearance after their 2021 triumph, while Egypt are hunting a record-extending eighth title.

🕒 15:20 GMT

Both teams are settled in their respective camps. Senegal arrive unbeaten in the tournament, while Egypt come in buoyed by their dramatic 3–2 win over holders Côte d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals.

🕒 15:10 GMT

Fans from both nations are steadily arriving around the Grande Stade de Tangier. Senegalese supporters bring colour and rhythm, while Egyptian fans respond with flags and chants, creating an electric pre-match backdrop.

🕒 15:00 GMT – Live coverage begins

Good afternoon from Tangier. The atmosphere is already building ahead of today’s first semi-final as Senegal and Egypt prepare to renew one of African football’s most compelling rivalries. A place in the AFCON final is at stake.

🟢 LIVE BLOG – SENEGAL v EGYPT (Semi-final)

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

📍 Tangier | 🕔 Kick-off: 17:00 GMT

⏱️ Live coverage starts now – all times GMT

🕒 15:00 GMT: Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog coverage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 semi-finals, where African football reaches its most decisive and dramatic stage.

Today, Wednesday 14 January 2026, the competition delivers two blockbuster last-four encounters as four giants battle for a place in the final, with all kick-off times listed in GMT.

The journey to this point has been intense and unforgiving, with a thrilling group stage that saw traditional heavyweights assert their authority, surprise packages rise to the occasion, and fine margins decide who progressed and who bowed out early.

That momentum has carried into the knockout rounds, producing dramatic late goals, extra-time battles and penalty shoot-outs that have underlined the quality and competitiveness of this tournament.

This afternoon, Senegal and Egypt renew one of Africa’s most storied rivalries in Tangier at 17:00 GMT, before hosts Morocco face Nigeria under the lights in Rabat at 20:00 GMT.

We will bring you minute-by-minute updates in live blog format, starting well ahead of kick-off, guiding you through the build-up, key moments and decisive turning points as the race for continental glory intensifies.

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