Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal vs Egypt Match Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Lineups
A repeat of the 2021 final, Senegal and Egypt clash in a titanic AFCON semi-final. Senegal, ranked 2nd in Africa, faces the record seven-time champions in a legacy-defining showdown.
Kick Off Time?
Competition (round): Africa Cup of Nations (Semi-final)
Kick-off (GMT): 17:00, Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Stadium, location: Tangier Grand Stadium (Stade Ibn-Batouta), Tangier, Morocco
Match Facts
Senegal reached the final four after a gritty 1-0 victory over Mali, while Egypt secured their spot by dethroning the defending champions, Ivory Coast, in a thrilling 3-2 comeback.
The match features a high-profile reunion of former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, both captaining their sides with 4 goals each in the tournament.
Senegal has been the defensive powerhouse of the tournament, conceding only two goals in five matches. Conversely, Egypt has embraced "chaos," scoring 3 goals in their quarter-final but showing vulnerabilities at the back.
Egypt is weakened defensively with Mohamed Hamdi sidelined (knee injury), likely forcing Ahmed Fatouh to start again. Senegal enters with a nearly full-strength squad, led by veteran Kalidou Koulibaly.
This is their first major tournament meeting since the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers and the 2021 AFCON final, both of which Senegal won via penalty shootouts.
Possible lineup:
Senegal: Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf; Diarra, I.Gueye, P.Gueye; Ndiaye, Jackson, Mane
Egypt: El Shenawy; Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Fatouh; Attia, Fathi, Adel; Salah, Marmoush, Trezeguet
Prediction of AI
Win Probability: AI models give Senegal a slight edge (54%) due to their tournament consistency and superior FIFA ranking, with Egypt at 46%.
Likely Scoreline: The most probable simulated outcome is a 1-0 Senegal victory or a 1-1 draw extending into extra time.
Betting Insight: Analysts recommend "Under 2.5 goals," noting that 12 of the last 15 meetings between these two nations have produced fewer than two goals.
How to Watch Senegal vs Egypt in the UK and US?
In the UK: The match is broadcast live and free-to-air on E4 (Channel 4 network). Fans can also stream it via the Channel 4 app, website, or the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
In the US: Exclusive coverage is provided by beIN Sports and beIN Sports en Español. Live streaming is available through Fubo, Fanatiz, and Sling TV.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.
