• Sadio Mane scored the only goal in the 78th minute, securing Senegal's place in the AFCON final.
• Senegal dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances against Egypt's strong defense.
• Captain Kalidou Koulibaly and Habib Diarra will miss the final due to suspensions.
• Egypt had no shots on target throughout the match, highlighting Senegal's defensive dominance.
• The final match will be against either Morocco or Nigeria, who are playing later.

Sadio Mane fired Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday. The two-time African Footballer of the Year broke the deadlock in the 78th minute with a powerful shot from just outside the penalty area, sending celebrations among the Teranga Lions' fans in Tangier, Morocco, where they pursued their second title after winning in 2021 according to Al Jazeera and Africa News.

The match was marked by Senegal's dominant performance, wherein they registered 11 shots, with four on target, while Egypt failed to register a single shot throughout the match, highlighting Senegal's defensive prowess according to Reuters. Despite their dominance, Senegal faced challenges in breaking down Egypt's resolute defense until Mane's late goal came after a fortunate deflection from Lamine Camara's initial effort.

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly will miss the final due to suspension caused by a yellow card and a subsequent injury during the match, compounded by Habib Diarra's second booking in consecutive games, which similarly prevents his participation in the upcoming title match. The team must now prepare for either Morocco or Nigeria in the AFCON final scheduled for Sunday, following their match later that day according to Al Jazeera, Africa News, and Reuters.