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Mané Strike Sends Senegal into AFCON 2025 Final
Senegal booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 with a narrow 1-0 victory over record champions Egypt in a gripping semi-final encounter on Wednesday night in Tangier.
The highly anticipated clash between two African football giants lived up to expectations, with both sides displaying tactical discipline and intensity. Senegal, however, showed greater composure in the crucial moments to edge past an Egyptian team chasing a historic eighth continental title.
The breakthrough came in the 77th minute when captain Sadio Mané produced a moment of brilliance. The forward fired a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner after a swift attacking move that briefly unsettled Egypt’s defence.
Egypt responded by committing more players forward in search of an equaliser, with Mohamed Salah spearheading the late push. Despite sustained pressure and several probing attacks, the Pharaohs were unable to break down Senegal’s well-drilled defence and confident goalkeeping.
Senegal remained organised and resolute in the closing stages, managing the game with maturity to secure the hard-earned win.
The result rekindles memories of the two nations’ last AFCON meeting in the 2021 final, where Senegal triumphed on penalties to lift their first title. This time, the Teranga Lions settled the contest within regulation time to seal their place in the final.
Senegal will now prepare for Sunday’s final, where they will face either hosts Morocco or Nigeria, who are contesting the second semi-final.
Following the events in the Middle East, President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has met with the Black Queens to appeal for calm. He assured the team that the GFA has, over the last 24 to 48 hours, engaged with all stakeholders, including Ghana’s mission in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and our Security Advisors, in its quest to find the right solution to the problem.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Hon.), and Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams (Hon.), have both called to offer the nation’s support to the team during this period.
The GFA respectfully asks everyone to be calm as we monitor the situation. We will keep our stakeholders updated should there be further developments.
The Black Queens have been in the United Arab Emirates for the past week to prepare for the forthcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
According to reports kpdonline.com is gathering, the team is likely to redraw from the ongoing Pink Ladies Cup following, Tension in the Middle East.
Credit: Ghana FA Communication
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that Ghana is considering of adding another high profile Friendly game as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“We are not going there to just go and participate, our intention is to stay there till the last day, reason why we have augmented the technical team, we are in talks to have another high profile Friendly in the coming weeks, talks are ongoing and it will be confirmed soon” Adams told Citi Sports,
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has added five new faces to the technical team, including French coach Alain Ravera as assistant coach, and performance coach Dwayne Peasah Paa Kwesi.
These appointments aim to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness in the tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, and will look to break their best World Cup record, reaching the quarter-finals in South Africa 2010.
Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams has scored an equalizer for Athletic Club in their drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas, marking his first La Liga goal since October.
The Ghanaian striker controlled a header from Alex Berenguer with his thigh and unleashed a powerful volley into the far corner, rescuing a point for Ernesto Valverde’s side.
Rayo Vallecano had taken the lead through Jorge de Frutos, but Williams’ 47th-minute strike leveled the game. The result keeps Athletic Club in 8th place, while Rayo Vallecano moves up to 14th.
The match was marked by intense moments, including a first-half injury to Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, who appeared to have suffered a shoulder luxation.
The 31-year-old midfielder has made 18 appearances, scoring twice and provided two assists in the ongoing Spanish La liga.
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