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Salah vs Mané: Egyptian Seeks to 'Break the Curse' in AFCON Semi-Final

Published January 14, 2026, 09:21
Salah vs Mané: Egyptian Seeks to 'Break the Curse' in AFCON Semi-Final

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané will meet again on the pitch in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, three years after their last joint appearance with Liverpool. Their relationship, although successful on the field, was characterized by an underlying rivalry. Salah, captain of Egypt, is seeking to win his first major title with the national team, having reached two finals in the past where Egypt lost. Mané, with Senegal, has already won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, defeating Egypt on penalties.