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Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane the stars but Africa Cup of Nations final about more than Liverpool duo

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp almost caused something of an international incident back in November when he referred to the Africa Cup of Nations as a ‘little tournament’. The comment was understandably not well received on the continent and following some heated backlash, the German was forced to explain that he was being ‘ironic’ and merely, if clumsily, expressing his dismay at losing some of his best players for Africa’s premier competition.

Live: Salah's Egypt take on Mané's Senegal in final showdown

It is easy to see why the Teranga Lions went into the tournament as favourites. Mané provides lacerating pace, dazzling creativity and clinical finishing skills. They have arguably the best shot-stopper playing today in the shape of Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. Napoli’s rock-solid defensive linchpin Kalidou Koulibaly and PSG box-to-box midfielder Idrissa Gueye – Senegal’s two world-class stars – have the field between the goalposts and upfront covered.

Jurgen Klopp: Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane’s AFCON exploits will help Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes there will be a longer-term benefit to team-mates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane’s Africa Cup of Nations experience.

Senegal vs Egypt - How to Watch Online, Live Streaming Information, Team News, AFCON 2021 Final, Predicted Teams

Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are rivals on Sunday as the two leading lights of their respective nations take on each other in the final of the African Cup of Nations. As ever, you can watch all the action Live & Exclusive via beIN CONNECT. Having lost in the final of the 2019 edition, Senegal is out for revenge with the Lions of Teranga looking to lift the continental crown for the first time in their history. After a slow start in the group stages which included a 1-0 win and two goalless draws, Senegal have seemingly peaked at the right time with the side looking impressive in their 3-1 semi-final win over Burkina Faso.

Cricket-Johnson slams captain Cummins after coach Langer quit

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Pat Cummins failed his first big test as Australian captain by being coy over the future of Justin Langer, former fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said on Sunday, as Langer's resignation as national men's coach continued to roil Australian cricket.

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Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane the stars but Africa Cup of Nations final about more than Liverpool duo

Live: Salah's Egypt take on Mané's Senegal in final showdown

Jurgen Klopp: Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane’s AFCON exploits will help Liverpool

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