Senegal vs Egypt: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Senegal, looking to cement their status as a dominant force in African football, face Egypt, the record seven-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, in a highly anticipated semi-final clash. The match takes place on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at 10 am ET in Tangier, with a place in the final at stake.

Senegal vs Egypt Form

Senegal enters this match in formidable form. In their last match, they beat Mali 0-1. Prior to this, the Lions of Teranga demonstrated their strength by securing impressive victories and maintaining a solid defensive record.

Egypt, meanwhile, overcame Ivory Coast 3-2 in their last match, leading to another appearance in the latter stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches against Egypt in all competitions.

Senegal vs Egypt Head to Head

The most recent encounter between these two nations was in the World Cup Qualification CAF, where Senegal edged out Egypt with a 1-0 victory in March 2022.

Looking at the past six meetings, Senegal have enjoyed a slight advantage, winning three, drawing two, and losing just one against Egypt.

Senegal have seen under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Egypt in all competitions.

Senegal vs Egypt Confirmed Lineups

Senegal (4-3-3):

• GK: É. Mendy
• DL: E. H. M. Diouf
• DC: M. Niakhaté
• DC: K. Koulibaly
• DR: K. Diatta
• MC: P. Gueye
• DM: I. Gueye
• MC: H. Diarra
• FL: S. Mané
• FC: N. Jackson
• FR: I. Ndiaye

Egypt (4-3-1-2):

• GK: M. E. Shenawy
• DL: A. A. E. Fotouh
• DC: R. Rabia
• DC: Y. Ibrahim
• DR: M. Hany
• MC: H. Fathy
• MC: H. Abdelmaguid
• MC: M. Attia
• AM: E. Ashour
• FC: O. Marmoush
• FC: M. Salah

Senegal vs Egypt Match Facts

• Senegal have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches against Egypt in all competitions.
• Senegal have seen under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Egypt in all competitions.

Prediction: Senegal 3-1 Egypt

Senegal's journey has been one of control and authority. After topping their group with minimal fuss, the Lions of Teranga edged past Mali 1-0 in the quarter-finals, a match shaped by patience rather than spectacle. While Mali’s red card shortly after Senegal took the lead tilted the balance, Pape Thiaw’s side once again demonstrated their ability to manage high-stakes knockout football. That victory extended a formidable run against African opposition, with Senegal now unbeaten in 11 such matches, underlining their consistency at this level. The first semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) offers a familiar, heavyweight narrative, as Senegal meet record seven-time winners Egypt in a rematch of the 2021 final.

Egypt, by contrast, have arrived in the semi-finals through chaos and character. Their 3-2 quarter-final win over Ivory Coast was dramatic and error-strewn, yet emblematic of a side that continues to find ways to survive in this competition. Having already required extra time in the round of 16, the Pharaohs are contesting their third semi-final in the last five AFCON editions and are once again just two wins away from reclaiming the trophy they last lifted in 2010.

History leans firmly in Senegal’s favour in recent years. They have won four of the five meetings since 2014, including penalty shootout victories in both the 2021 AFCON final and the decisive stage of 2022 World Cup qualifying. More broadly, this fixture has traditionally been tight and attritional, with 12 of the 15 all-time head-to-heads producing under 1.5 goals and only one seeing both teams score.

With Senegal seeking to underline their status as Africa’s dominant force and Egypt once again leaning on tournament know-how and individual brilliance, this semi-final promises another tense, finely balanced chapter in a rivalry defined by narrow margins. Whether Senegal’s structure and momentum prevail, or Egypt’s resilience and Salah-inspired moments prove decisive, the winner will have earned their place in the AFCON final.

Senegal's strengths lie in their balanced squad, solid defense, and creative attacking options. Egypt, while possessing individual brilliance in Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, have shown vulnerabilities at the back. Senegal are predicted to win 3-1.

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Given Senegal's attacking prowess and Egypt's defensive concerns, backing Senegal to win and the match to feature over 2.5 goals could be a worthwhile bet. Senegal have won six of their last seven matches by a margin of two or more goals, often asserting control early, having led at half-time in seven of their last eight victories.