Egypt and Senegal would have both been hoping to figure prominently at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but only one will be able to take their place at another major tournament after being drawn together in the CAF play-offs.
After topping their respective groups in the second-round stage, the Pharaohs and Lions of Teranga will now go head-to-head for the right to claim one of five qualification spots that remain up for grabs.
Ahead of an eagerly-anticipated two-legged tie, GOAL brings you all you need to know about how to stay right up to date with a thrilling end to the African qualification campaign.
Egypt vs Senegal dates & kick-off times
Game | Date | Kick-off time |
|---|---|---|
Egypt vs Senegal | March 25, 2022 | 7:30pm GMT / 3:30pm ET |
Senegal vs Egypt | March 29, 2022 | 6pm BST / 1pm ET |
How to watch Egypt vs Senegal on TV & live stream online
Egypt’s hosting of AFCON champions Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium will not be broadcast on television in the UK, but it can be streamed for free on Mola TV.
UK TV channel | UK online stream |
|---|---|
N/A | Mola TV |
In the United States, the game will be available on ESPN+, with millions around the world ready to tune in and catch a glimpse of some superstar performers in action.
U.S. TV channel | U.S. online stream |
|---|---|
N/A | ESPN+ |
Will Salah & Mane play?
Egypt general manager Diaa El-Sayed has confirmed that Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah will be available to figure in a crucial contest for his country despite seeing just 34 minutes of action at club level due to injury since March 12.
Seny Dieng and Alfred Gomis are among those to have missed out for Senegal after picking up untimely knocks, but another Anfield icon – Sadio Mane – is in contention to figure after being rested by Jurgen Klopp as the Reds edged out Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Egypt squad
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Mohamed El-Shennawy (Al Ahly), Mohamed Abou-Gabal (Zamalek), Mohamed Sobhi (Pharco FC) |
Defenders | Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdelmomen, Ayman Ashraf (Al Ahly), Omar Kamal (Future FC), Omar Gaber (Pyramids FC), Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh, Mahmoud Alaa, Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek) |
Midfielders | Hamdi Fathi, Amr El-Sulya, Mohamed Magdy Afsha (Al Ahly), Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Nabil Emad Dunga (Pyramids FC), Emam Ashour (Zamalek) |
Forwards | Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (VfB Stuttgart), Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet (Istanbul Basaksehir), Mostafa Mohamed (Galatasaray), Marwan Hamdi (Smouha), Ahmed Sayed Zizo (Zamalek) |
Senegal squad
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Edouard Mendy (Chelsea), Alioune Badara Faty (Casa Sport), Bingourou Camara (Sporting Charleroi) |
Defenders | Bouna Sarr (Bayern Munich), Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli), Abdou Diallo (PSG), Saliou Ciss (AS Nancy), Pape Abou Cisse (Olympiakos), Fode-Ballo Toure (AC Milan), Youssouf Sabaly (Sevilla), Abdoulaye Seck (Antwerp) |
Midfielders | Idrissa Gana Gueye (PSG), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City), Cheikhou Kouyate (Crystal Palace), Pape Matar Sarr (Metz), Moustapha Name (Paris FC), Loum Ndiaye (FC Porto), Pape Gueye (Marseille) |
Forwards | Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Ismaila Sarr (Watford), Famara Diedhiou (Alanyaspor), Bamba Dieng (Marseille), Keita Balde Diao (Cagliari), Habib Diallo (Strasbourg), Mame Baba Thiam (Kayserispor), Boulaye Dia (Villarreal) |
Egypt vs Senegal: Head-to-head record
Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
Feb 6, 2022 | Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal 0-0 Egypt (4-2 on pens) |
Nov 15, 2014 | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt 0-1 Senegal |
Sep 5, 2014 | Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal 2-0 Egypt |
Feb 7, 2006 | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt 2-1 Senegal |
Oct 10, 2003 | International friendly | Egypt 1-0 Senegal |
Jan 20, 2002 | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt 0-1 Senegal |
May 6, 2001 | World Cup | Egypt 1-0 Senegal |
Oct 4, 2000 | Wolrd Cup | Senegal 0-0 Egypt |
Jan 28, 2000 | Africa Cup of Nations | Egypt 1-0 Senegal |
The most recent meeting between Egypt and Senegal saw them square off in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
A tight contest delivered no goals across 120 minutes, meaning that the destination of the prestigious trophy had to be decided in a penalty shootout.
With Egypt failing with two of their efforts – meaning that Salah never even got the chance to step up for their fifth – it was left to Mane to seal a historic first continental crown for Senegal.
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