Mané v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi

Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah, former Liverpool teammates, are set to face each other for the sixth time in international football as Senegal prepares to take on Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. The two stars have a history of high-stakes encounters, including the tense AFCON final in February 2022, which ended in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Mané reflected on the immense pressure he faced during that tournament, highlighting the psychological challenges of performing on such a significant stage.