Senegal vs Egypt Predictions

These two nations are going to come up with a top performance here and will be looking for a win. The Teranga Lions of Senegal are likely to come out on top and outplay the Pharaohs of Egypt in their upcoming AFCON clash

Match info: AFCON Semi-Final

Venue: Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tanger

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Time: 6 pm Nigerian time

The business end of the Africa Cup of Nations is here, with Senegal and Egypt set to lock horns in Tangier on Wednesday, January 14.

Both teams have enjoyed similar results in the tournament, winning four of the five fixtures played, but the way in which they were victorious speaks volumes.

Head-to-head:

• Senegal have won six of the 15 meetings between the two teams.
• Egypt recorded seven victories.
• The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
• Senegal are on a three-match winning streak.
• Egypt are on a two-match winning run.
• Three of the last five games between these clubs have ended in favour of the Lions of Teranga.
• Only two of their last 10 encounters produced more than one goal.

Form:

• Senegal in the AFCON: W-D-W-W-W
• Senegal in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W
• Egypt in the AFCON: W-W-D-W-W
• Egypt in all competitions: W-W-D-W-W

Team News:

• All of the selected squad members for both teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

• Iliman Ndiaye was the sole goal scorer in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Mali. He will be looking to step up once again so that he can help his side in the attacking front and this is going to help the Senegal national football team put up a strong fight against the Pharaohs.
• Mohamed Salah was yet again on the scoresheet for the Egypt national football team. He is looking in good touch at the moment and will be keen to add more goals to his tally to help his team progress. In four AFCON appearances of the ongoing campaign, the 33-year-old has scored four goals and has an assist to his name as well.