Fans celebrate Egypt's Afcon semi-final win in Cairo - in pictures
Egypt held their nerves to enter the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties in Yaounde on Thursday.
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Mohamed Salah and Egypt through to Afcon final after shootout win over Cameroon
Egypt sealed their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating hosts Cameroon 3-1 in a penalty shootout on Thursday.
Africa Cup of Nations: Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane Set For Final Showdown
Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are getting ready to face off against each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon this weekend after Egypt beat the hosts on penalties on Thursday to set up a clash with Senegal. Egyptian captain Salah did not need to step up in the semi-final shoot-out as Cameroon failed three times from the spot, allowing the Pharaohs to win 3-1 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expecting Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane back for Leicester clash after AFCON
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expects to have star forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane back for next Thursday's clash with Leicester.
Afcon 2021: Cameroon felt too much pressure vs Egypt - Salim Ali
Renowned Kenyan coach Salim Ali believes the pressure of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations and expectations to go all the way to win the title worked against Cameroon on Thursday night.
Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt beat Cameroon on penalties to reach final
Mohamed Salah's Egypt are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde on Thursday. Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal was the Egyptian hero, saving from both Harold Moukoudi and James Lea-Siliki in the shoot-out at the Olembe Stadium before Clinton Njie blazed wide with Cameroon's last chance to keep their dream alive. Salah, usually the fifth penalty-taker for his country, was not needed as Egypt advance to a final showdown against Senegal back at the Olembe Stadium on Sunday.
Winning AFCON is a mission possible for Senegal, says Mane
After leading the Terranga Lions to their second consecutive final at the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun on Wednesday, influential striker, Sadio Mane, pointed his hands to the sky in appreciation to God. The Liverpool strongman was all smiles as he approached the mixed zone at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé. “I am happy and grateful to God for seeing us this far and I believe it will be mission possible for us this time.”
African Cup Of Nations: Mohamed Salah And Egypt Beat Cameroon On Penalties To Reach Final
Mohamed Salah's Egypt are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde on Thursday. Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal was the Egyptian hero, saving from both Harold Moukoudi and James Lea-Siliki in the shoot-out at the Olembe Stadium before Clinton Njie blazed wide with Cameroon's last chance to keep their dream alive. Salah, usually the fifth penalty-taker for his country, was not needed as Egypt advance to a final showdown against Senegal back at the Olembe Stadium on Sunday.