Liverpool heroes' fight - Senegal
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Liverpool heroes' fight - Senegal through to final

They didn't always share the spotlight even when they led Liverpool's attack for many years. Senegal's Sadio Mané and Egypt's Mohamed Salah now faced each other in the Africa Cup of Nations, where Mané fired Senegal into the final with the only goal of the match.

In Liverpool, it was no secret that the team's two offensive stars, Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah, were not always in complete agreement on the pitch.

However, between 2016 and 2022, the wingers carried the team to a number of titles, including the league title, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

In the first semi-final of the African Championships, their paths crossed again.

There, it was Sadio Mané who had the final say. In the 78th minute of the match, he scored the goal that sent Senegal to the final.

In it, host nation Morocco awaits, having defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday night. This is the first time Morocco has reached a final since 2004.

Ivory Coast are the reigning champions. Senegal has one title already (2021). Egypt is the most successful nation with seven titles.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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