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Mohamed Salah Hope to inspire more people African Cup of Nations Magic like him Egypt bear on the side Senegal Compete for a spot in the tournament finals.
pharaoh Defending champion Ivory Coast was sent away Salah scored again in the quarter-finals, his strike playing a decisive role in a five-goal thriller in Agadir.
They will take on the Teranga Lions, who beat Marlies in convincing fashion and have arguably the easiest quarter-final task of the eight teams.
The winner of this match will play host Morocco or free-scoring Nigeria in Sunday’s final in Rabat.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When does Senegal vs Egypt play?
Senegalconflict with Egypt The Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will kick off at 5pm GMT at the Ibn Batuta Stadium in Tangier, Morocco.
How can I watch it?
UK viewers can watch the game for free on E4, live at 4:30pm. Fans can also watch the game online using Channel 4’s online streaming service.
Team News
Senegal have a fully fit squad to rely on, so will look to the captain Sadio Mane For inspiration, he has provided 3 assists for Teranga Lions this season. evertonIliman Ndiaye, who scored the first goal in the semi-final victory, will also be a threat, while Nicolas Jackson will compete for a starting spot.
Egypt will once again beg for heroics from Salah as the Pharaohs look to keep alive their hopes of a first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2010. Manchester City’s Omar Marmouche will also be a major threat, having scored against Ivory Coast. However, defender Mohamed Hamdi remains unavailable due to a knee injury.
Expected lineup
Senegal XI: Mendy; Diatta, Karachi, Niyahat, Diouf; Diarra, Gueye, Kamara; Ndiaye, Jackson, Mane.
Egypt XI: El Shenawi; Hani, Ibrahim, Rabia, Fatouh; Atiyah, Fati, Abdelmadjid; Salah, Malmouche, Trezeguet.