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Senegal vs Egypt LIVE: Confirmed lineups for the AFCON 2025 semifinals

Senegal and Egypt are set to clash in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Stay updated on all the action with our comprehensive live blog coverage, with definition scenarios confirmed

Updated on
January 14, 2026 11:22AM EDT

**© Harry Murphy and Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images**Sadio Mane of Senegal and Mohamed Salah of Egypt.

Senegal and Egypt are set to clash today in a high-stakes showdown for a spot in the AFCON 2025 finals. With more than just national pride on the line, both teams are poised to deliver their best performances in a bid to secure a place in the tournament’s final match, and there is expectation for the development of the game.

[Watch Senegal vs Egypt online in the US on Fubo]

Egypt will rely heavily on their star player, Mohamed Salah, while Senegal will look to Sadio Mane to spearhead their effort. The two players, once teammates at Liverpool, now find themselves opponents in this pivotal encounter.

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Potential scenarios of this crucial matchup

With much more at stake than mere victory, this pivotal AFCON 2025 semifinal between Egypt and Senegal is surrounded by intrigue and uncertainty concerning the potential outcomes: a win, a draw, or a loss for Egypt.

If the contest end in a draw after regulation, the teams will progress to extra time. If the deadlock remains, the tiebreaker will come down to a penalty shootout, determining which nation secures the first coveted spot in the tournament's final.

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Egypt confirmed lineup!

Egypt confirmed his lineup through their official social media accounts, with Mo Salah as starter. Here the full lineup for Egypt today:

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Senegal confirmed lineup!

Senegal confirmed their lineup for today's clash against Egypt for a spot in the final: Eduoard Mendy; Kreppin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Malik Diouf; Habib Diarra, Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye; Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mane.

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Referees confirmed

Alongside the confirmed matters for this crucial clash between Senegal and Egypt, the AFCON confirmed the referees for today's game:

Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho

Assistant Referee 1: Boris Marlaise Ditsoga

Assistant Referee 2: Styven Moutsassi Moyo

Assistant Referee 3: Amos Abeigne N'Dong

4th Official: Jean-Jacques Ngambo N'Dala

VAR: Peter Waweru Kamaku

Assistant VAR 1: Letticia Antonella Viana

Assistant VAR 2: Elvis Guy Noupue Nguegoue

Referee Assessor: Inacio Manuel Candido

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Start time and how to watch

Senegal and Egypt will get underway at 12:00 PM ET (PT: 9:00 AM)

Watch this AFCON 2025 semifinal between Senegal and Egypt live in the USA on Fubo, Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.

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Senegal and Egypt face in the AFCON 2025 semifinals

Welcome to our live coverage of the AFCON 2025 semifinals. In an eagerly awaited showdown, Senegal and Egypt square off with national pride and a coveted spot in the final on the line. Both teams enter this clash after impressive quarterfinal victories, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter on one of African soccer’s grandest platforms.

Stay tuned for critical updates, vital information, and minute-by-minute action as Senegal and Egypt battle it out in today’s semifinal.

Santiago Tovar

Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women's Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.