Listen to this articleMorocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou celebrates with Brahim Diaz after the Afcon hosts beat Nigeria on penalties in their semi-final. As well as joy there was relief for Hamza Igamane, who had appeared distraught after his kick — Morocco’s second in the shoot-out — was saved by Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Morocco have been under enormous pressure to deliver a first Afcon title for their country in half a century and just their second overall. Senegal, champions in 2022, dominated possession against cautious Egypt as the Cup of Nations title continues to elude Liverpool superstar Salah. All the teams are evenly matched.”Referring to his former Liverpool teammate Salah, Mane said the Egyptian is “one of the best players in the world”.

Source: Bangkok Post January 15, 2026 10:37 UTC