Today’s semi-final goes down as the third major victory for Senegal over Egypt in the past five years, and the third for Sadio Mane over his former Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah.
First, the final of AFCON 2021, when Senegal edged Egypt on penalties.
Then, in the qualifying play-off for the 2022 World Cup, when Senegal again won in penalties, this time after two legs.
And now, in today’s semi-final.
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