Head coach of Egypt Hossam Hassan has opened up about the rivalry between Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane ahead of the semi-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.
The duo, who previously shared the dressing room at Liverpool will battle each other when Egypt takes on Senegal in a high-profile clash on Wednesday at the Grand Stade de Tanger, with victory crucial to securing a place in the final.
It promises to be a thrilling clash, as both teams will be yearning for victory to secure a place in the finals of the tournament, being held in Morocco.
“The rivalry between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane is fantastic, and the duo are a model for African football.”
“Africa has great talents that are no less than European players, most notably Salah and Hakimi in Morocco and Mane in Senegal.”
The match between Egypt and Senegal is a repeat of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon, where the Taranga Lions triumphed over the Pharaohs to clinch their first AFCON title.
Besides, the Taranga Lions prevented the North African country from securing a spot in the upcoming 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar.
