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How have the two continental giants fared as they’ve made their way to Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations showpiece?

While the Pharaohs have a superior pedigree at the finals, observers are backing the Lions of Teranga to claim an unprecedented honour

The hosts have preferred to deploy players who were not regularly involved from the group stage to the knockout rounds

The Blues' record signing managed just two shots during a lucky 2-1 victory over League One opposition at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon

The Liverpool forward could make history with the national team hunting for a record eighth African title

With much of the first team having now signed contract extensions, the Premier League champions must convince their greatest coach to stay

The former Ajax ace looked like a perfect player for the Blaugrana, given the links between the two clubs, but he has failed to justify his price tag

Plenty of players have crossed the city divide in the past but few have provoked the same kind of animosity as the Turkey international

Sports journalists from the region give their views on who will carry the day when the Lions of Teranga take on the Pharaohs at Olembe Stadium on Sun…

This is a rematch of the opening game of the tournament and the Stallions would be seeking revenge against the tournament hosts

The ex-Chelsea man was only 15 when he made his international debut, and is now carrying on the legacy of his ‘big brothers’

Once tipped as the successor to N’Golo Kante at Leicester City, the defensive midfielder is finally forging a fine international career

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and the hosts had many other chances to win before ultimately falling to outsiders Middlesbrough on spot-kicks

The two Golden Boot contestants have shown how dangerous they are in front of goal and should, therefore, face the Stallions

Eddie Howe's side took drastic action in the January transfer window, signing five new players at considerable expense in the hope of staying up

The versatile 17-year-old was named Man of the Match on his professional debut and has kept his spot in the first-team squad ever since

The Dutchman arrived from Ajax to great fanfare but the midfielder has now joined Everton on loan after a nightmare 18 months at Old Trafford

The Foals were in the Champions League last 16 two seasons ago but now they find themselves struggling in the Bundesliga, so what's gone wrong?

GOAL rates the performance of Carlos Queiroz's men following their hard-fought win over Cameroon via penalties after a goalless draw at the end of ex…

The centre-back has yet to make a single appearance for the club since joining in 2019 but he's presently enjoying a fine loan spell at Marseille

GOAL picks out some eye-catching and unimpressive showings from the last-four clashes in Cameroon

The biggest African team without a Nations Cup triumph, will this be the Teranga Lions’ year?

The North Africans face-off with the five-time champions who have progressed from seven of their nine Afcon semi-final matches 

The former Tottenham man was once considered one of England's most exciting talents but he has arrived at Goodison Park with plenty to prove

Gregg Berhalter's side took six points from the winter window, with several players making strong cases for bigger roles going forward

The Indomitable Lions are aiming at ending the Pharaohs' journey in the biennial competition when they meet later in the day

After securing their second successive appearance in the Afcon final, GOAL rates the performances of Aliou Cisse's men in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Bu…

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Giulio Maggiore talks about struggling mentally with a big move at a young age before becoming a hometown hero

GOAL analyses the probable Indomitable Lions team to play the Pharaohs on Thursday night in the semi-finals