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January 13, 2026
Mané v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi
Former Liverpool teammates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory
TL;DR
- Senegal defeated Egypt in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations final via penalties, with Sadio Mané scoring the winning kick.
- Egypt also lost to Senegal in a World Cup qualifying playoff shortly after, again decided by penalties, with Mané scoring the winner.
- Mané and Salah have a history of intense competition, including on-pitch flare-ups, though they maintain mutual respect.
- Both players have achieved significant success, including Premier League and Champions League titles together at Liverpool.
- The upcoming AFCON semi-final between Senegal and Egypt is framed as a personal duel between Mané and Salah, with Salah seeking to overcome past defeats.
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