Senegal, Egypt and Africa Cup of Nations
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After winning Group D by going undefeated during the group stage, Senegal had the joint best defensive record, allowing only one goal in group stage play. Pushing to the knockout stage, they were able to fend off Sudan before Mali's red card made advancing past the quarterfinals a breeze.
Senegal have booked their place in the 2025 AFCON final after beating Egypt 1-0 in Tangier. Sadio Mane added to his legendary record at this tournament, with a well-struck winning goal in the 78th minute.
Senegal are headed back to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after Sadio Mane scored the game's only goal to beat Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the first semifinal on Wednesday.
Senegal face Egypt in the AFCON 2025 semifinals, with a spot in the final at stake. Watch the match live on beIN SPORTS.
Benin vs Senegal will kick off at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time in Tanger, Morocco, at the Grand Stade de Tanger. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries.
This Tuesday, Dec. 23, continues the first matchday of the Africa Cup of Nations, and Senegal makes its debut in the tournament by facing Botswana at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier. Both teams share space in Group D with Benin and DR Congo.