Senegal and Egypt face off this Wednesday at 5 PM (GMT) at the Grand Stade de Tanger. This clash is a prestigious semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between two giants of African football. A duel steeped in history and high stakes.

The rivalry between the two nations has intensified in recent years. At the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal defeated Egypt in the final, securing their first continental title after a penalty shootout won by the Lions of Teranga. A few months later, Sadio Mané and his teammates again dominated Mohamed Salah's side in the 2022 World Cup playoffs, eliminating the Pharaohs after a tense two-legged tie.

From a sporting perspective, both teams had a relatively similar run at this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with a gradual rise in performance. Egypt started the competition tentatively, recording two wins and a draw in the group stage. In the knockout phase, Hossam Hassan's men raised their game, successively eliminating Benin (3-1) in the round of 16 and then Ivory Coast (3-2) in the quarterfinals.

Senegal, for its part, dominated the group stage, finishing top of Group D with seven points. Solid and controlled, the 2021 African champions then outclassed Sudan in the round of 16 before eliminating Mali in the quarterfinals, confirming their status as serious contenders for the title.

This Senegal-Egypt match is shaping up to be a clash of titans, pitting two teams rich in glorious history and led by charismatic leaders against each other for a place in the final of the 2025 AFCON.