Match report

Senegal Defeats Egypt 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal
Senegal
1–0
FT
Egypt
Egypt
Jan 14, 2026

Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in a tightly contested match at the Africa Cup of Nations. Sadio Mané's goal in the 78th minute proved decisive as Senegal held off Egypt's late surge. Both teams showcased strong defensive displays, but it was Senegal's efficiency that prevailed.

Key Facts

  • • Sadio Mané scored the match-winning goal in the 78th minute for Senegal.
  • • Kalidou Koulibaly and H. Diarra received yellow cards for Senegal.
  • • Hossam Abdelmaguid was shown a yellow card for Egypt.
  • • The match ended with Senegal holding a 1-0 victory.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including key players like Trézéguet and Lamine Camara.

Lineups

Senegal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 15 K. Diatta (D)
  • 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 25 M. Diouf (D)
  • 7 H. Diarra (M)
  • 5 I. Gueye (M)
  • 26 P. Gueye (M)
  • 13 I. Ndiaye (F)
  • 11 N. Jackson (F)
  • 10 S. Mane (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Diaw
  • 1 Y. Diouf
  • 14 I. Jakobs
  • 24 A. Mendy
  • 2 M. Sarr
  • 4 A. Seck
  • 8 L. Camara
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 17 P. M. Sarr
  • 9 B. Dia
  • 20 H. Diallo
  • 27 I. Mbaye
  • 12 C. Ndiaye
  • 21 C. Sabaly
  • 18 I. Sarr

Egypt

Starting XI

  • 23 M. El Shenawy (G)
  • 6 Y. Ibrahim (D)
  • 4 H. Abdelmaguid (D)
  • 5 R. Rabia (D)
  • 3 M. Hany (M)
  • 19 M. Attia (M)
  • 14 H. Fathy (M)
  • 13 A. Fatouh (M)
  • 8 E. Ashour (F)
  • 10 M. Salah (F)
  • 22 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. El Shenawy
  • 26 O. Shobeir
  • 24 A. Eid
  • 28 M. Ismail
  • 2 K. Sobhi
  • 17 M. Lasheen
  • 27 M. Saber
  • 20 I. Adel
  • 15 M. Shehata
  • 25 Zizo
  • 11 Mostafa Mohamed
  • 18 M. Fathi
  • 21 O. Faisal
  • 7 Trezeguet
  • 9 S. Mohsen

Timeline

  1. Egypt
    6' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    Hossam Abdelmaguid

    Foul

  2. Senegal
    17' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    Kalidou Koulibaly

    Foul

  3. Senegal
    23' Senegal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kalidou Koulibaly · On: M. Sarr
  4. Senegal
    41' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    H. Diarra

    Argument

  5. Senegal
    46' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Diarra · On: Lamine Camara
  6. Egypt
    46' Egypt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fatouh · On: Trézéguet
  7. Senegal
    78' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mané
  8. Egypt
    81' Egypt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rami Rabia · On: Zizo
  9. Egypt
    83' Egypt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emam Ashour · On: Mostafa Mohamed
  10. Senegal
    85' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Jackson · On: C. Ndiaye
  11. Senegal
    85' Senegal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: I. Sarr
  12. Senegal
    90'+1 Senegal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Gueye · On: P. Ciss
  13. Egypt
    90'+4 Egypt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hamdy Fathy · On: Salah Mohsen

Match Stats

Stat Senegal Egypt
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 70%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 3
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 534 305
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 468 215
Shots Inside Box 3 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted in the 78th minute when Sadio Mané scored, giving Senegal the lead.
  • ▸ Egypt's early yellow card to Hossam Abdelmaguid in the 6th minute set a defensive tone early on.
  • ▸ Senegal's substitution of Lamine Camara for H. Diarra in the 46th minute provided fresh legs and energy to maintain control.