Continuity or surprise? Egypt vs Senegal predicted line-ups for AFCON 2025 semi-final in Tangier

14.01.26 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Egypt and Senegal are expected to field largely unchanged starting Line-ups for their AFCON 2025 semi final at the Grand Stade de Tanger on Wednesday 14 January with both coaches set to trust the cores that carried them through the quarter finals.

The clash is shaping up as tactical contest as much as star duel. With place in the final at stake , continuity appears to be the guiding principle on both benches.

Senegal arrive with clean injury sheet and no major selection concerns. Most projections keep the Teranga Lions in their familiar 4-3-3.

Edouard Mendy is expected to start in goal, with Kalidou Koulibaly marshalling the defence. In midfield, Idrissa Gana Gueye remains the reference point while Sadio Mané leads the attack alongside Nicolas Jackson and Iliman Ndiaye.

Senegal Predicted Line-up (4-3-3):

• GK: Mendy
• DEF: Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Malick Diouf
• MID: Habib Diarra, I. Gueye, P. Gueye
• ATT: Ndiaye, Jackson, Mané

Egypt are also expected to stick with what worked against Ivory Coast. Mohamed El Shenawy should continue in goal behind back line featuring Mohamed Hany, Ramy Rabia and Yasser Ibrahim with Hamdy Fathy anchoring midfield.

The key decision lies in the third attacking slot alongside Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud Trézéguet.

Egypt Predicted Line-up (4-3-3):

GK: El Shenawy

DEF: Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Fatouh

MID: Attia, Fathy, Emam Ashour

ATT: Salah, Marmoush, Trézéguet

Khaled Hegazy |

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