Senegal vs Egypt Drama as Koulibaly Injury Shakes AFCON Semi-Final
Good evening and we’re following a tense and emotional night at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, where Senegal and Egypt are locked in a heavyweight semi-final that already feels like a final.
This is one of African football’s great modern rivalries. Senegal, the defending champions, against Egypt, the most successful nation in AFCON history. Sadio Mané on one side. Mohamed Salah on the other. Two leaders. Two teams built to win. And from the opening minutes, you could feel the pressure in the stadium.
At half-time, the score is still goalless. But don’t let that fool you. This match has been anything but quiet.
The biggest moment so far did not come from a goal, but from a devastating setback for Senegal. Their captain and defensive leader, Kalidou Koulibaly, was forced off with a muscle injury midway through the first half. You could see immediately this was serious. He tried to continue, but his night was over.
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And that’s not the end of the bad news. Koulibaly had already picked up a yellow card earlier in the match. That means even if Senegal manage to win tonight, their captain will miss the final. It’s a double blow, physically and mentally, for a team that relies heavily on his experience and authority at the back.
Senegal have still shown resilience. They’ve stayed compact. They’ve tried to use the pace of their wide players and the movement of Nicolas Jackson up front. But without Koulibaly organizing the defense, there’s a sense of vulnerability now, especially with Egypt waiting patiently for the right moment.
Egypt, meanwhile, look calm and disciplined. This is a team that knows how to suffer and how to strike late. Mohamed Salah hasn’t exploded yet, but he doesn’t need many touches to change a game. Every time he gets the ball, the crowd holds its breath.
This match matters beyond tonight. The winner goes to the final with momentum, belief and history on their side. The loser goes home, knowing they were just one step away from continental glory.
For Senegal, the question is simple but brutal. Can they overcome the loss of their captain and still defend their crown? For Egypt, it’s about patience, experience and taking advantage when the moment comes.
Ninety minutes may not be enough to separate these two giants. Extra time, penalties, drama, it all feels possible from here.
We’ll stay with this story as it unfolds, because African football nights like this don’t come around often and this one is far from finished.
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