Senegal are out to claim their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations crown today, with the most successful team in the tournament’s history, Egypt, in their way.
Egypt have lifted the trophy on seven occasions and will be looking to make it eight after knocking hosts Cameroon out on penalties in Thursday’s semi-final.
Senegal, meanwhile, have benefited from a fairly kind route to the final and overcame Burkina Faso 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Intriguingly, the two nations have also been drawn against each other in next month’s World Cup qualifying playoffs, so this match represents the start of what could be an enthralling trilogy. And, of course, it pits Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mo Salah in direct opposition.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Senegal vs Egypt is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, February 6, 2022.
The Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon will host the match.
Where to watch Senegal vs Egypt
TV channel: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League, Football and Main Event channels, as well as BBC Three.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or Sky Go app. TV licence fee payers can stream the match via the BBC iPlayer or on the BBC Sport website.
Live blog: You can also keep up to date with all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Senegal vs Egypt starting lineups and team news
Senegal XI: E. Mendy; B. Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss; N. Mendy, Gana Gueye, Kouyaté; I. Sarr, Diedhiou, Mané
Egypt XI: Gabaski; Emam, Abdelmonem, El-Wensh, Fetouh; Elsulya, Elneny, Fathi; Salah, Mostafa, Marmoush
Senegal vs Egypt prediction
Neither side have lit up the tournament with amazing football but both have shown plenty of nous to get this far.
Egypt’s exertions to get this far may finally catch up with them, however, and we fancy Senegal.
Senegal to win 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Senegal wins: 4
Draws: 2
Egypt wins: 6
