The last time Senegal and Egypt met in a competitive fixture, the Lions of Teranga dumped the Pharaohs out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This time, they meet again, only this time, in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, with a place in the final at stake.

It's AFCON semi-final action on Wednesday, January 14, as Senegal aims for its third final in four editions while Egypt seeks revenge and a chance to claim a record-extending eighth title.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🐆 Senegal: 🟢🟢🟢🟡🟢

🦅 Egypt: 🟢🟢🟡🟢🟢

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Senegal are unbeaten in their last five AFCON matches.

🔥 Senegal has scored eleven goals in their five tournament matches.

🔥 Egypt needed extra time in the Round of 16 and narrowly won their quarter-final 3-2.

🔥 Senegal has won three of the last five meetings between these sides, including a World Cup qualifier in 2022.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🐆Senegal | Form: 🟢🟢🟢🟡🟢

Senegal will be aiming to reach their third AFCON final in the last four editions. They have shown they are a force at both ends of the pitch.

With eleven goals scored and three clean sheets in five matches, the Lions of Teranga combine attacking threat with defensive resilience. They will be confident against an Egyptian side they have historically matched up well against.

 

🦅Egypt | Form: 🟢🟢🟡🟢🟢

The seven-time champions have progressed but have not been convincing. They needed late winners in the group stage and extra time in the knockout rounds.

Vulnerabilities in defence were exposed in a 3-2 quarter-final win. The team will rely heavily on the form of Mohamed Salah, who has carried the scoring burden with four goals so far.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🐆Senegal (possible):

Mendy, Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf, Diarra, I.Gueye, P.Gueye, Ndiaye, Jackson, Mane.

 

🦅Egypt (possible):

El Shenawy, Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Fatouh, Attia, Fathi, Adel, Salah, Marmoush, Trezeguet.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Sadio Mane — The Senegalese captain has registered three assists, the most for his team. He will be the key source of creativity and inspiration.

✨ Mohamed Salah — With four goals, he is eyeing the Golden Boot and a place in Egypt's AFCON scoring history. He is the undeniable focal point for the Pharaohs.

✨ Pape Gueye — Crucial in midfield, his ability to control the game and contribute with goals, as shown against Sudan, will be vital.

✨ Omar Marmoush — The forward has scored twice in the tournament and will be essential in supporting Salah and challenging Senegal's strong defence.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Senegal to win = 2.11

💵 Egypt to win = 4.39

💵 Both teams to score (Yes) = 2,15

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 2.55

 

This clash presents a classic battle of consistency versus individual brilliance: a well-drilled and confident Senegal side faces an Egypt team reliant on its superstar to navigate to the final.

With history favouring Senegal and a record in sight for Salah, Tangier is set for a compelling AFCON semi-final night.

Who do you think will take the place in the final? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

🔗 You can follow the Senegal vs Egypt game here on MSport.

 

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The last time Nigeria faced Morocco in a competitive match in 2018, they left with a heavy 4-0 defeat. This time, a free-scoring Super Eagles side arrives in Rabat, only this time, to face an Atlas Lions team with a fortress-like defence on home soil.

It's AFCON semifinal action on Wednesday, January 14, as Nigeria battles tournament hosts Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Morocco boss Walid Regragui will be aiming to guide his side to their first final on home soil.

 

📈Team Form📈

 

🔹 Nigeria: Perfect record, tournament's highest scorers with 14 goals.

🔸 Morocco: Unbeaten hosts, conceding only one goal (none from open play).

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Nigeria are on a five-match winning run at AFCON 2025.

🔥 Morocco have won four and drawn one of their last five matches.

🔥 Nigeria has scored in every match, averaging 2.8 goals per game.

🔥 While Morocco leads the H2H battle with 6 wins to Nigeria’s 4, Nigeria's last win over Morocco was a 2-0 victory at the 2000 AFCON.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🇳🇬Nigeria | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:

Despite being pre-tournament underdogs, Eric Chelle's side can take heart from a flawless attacking display throughout, including a 2-0 win over Algeria.

They are the competition's most potent attack, but will face their toughest test against the best defence. With key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi suspended, their midfield balance will be crucial.

 

🇲🇦Morocco | Form: W🟢D🟡W🟢W🟢W🟢:

Walid Regragui's side extended their unbeaten run with a controlled 2-0 win over Cameroon. They boast a formidable defensive record and have Brahim Díaz, who has scored in five straight matches.

They will rely on home support and structured organization to neutralize Nigeria's explosive attack, with memories of a 1-0 victory against the Super Eagles from 2004 in mind.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🇳🇬Nigeria (possible):

Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Onyedika, Iwobi; Lookman, Adams, Osimhen.

 

🇲🇦Morocco (possible):

Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Saibari; Díaz, Ezzalzouli, El Kaabi.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Victor Osimhen — The talisman for Nigeria's record attack⚡, aiming to breach Africa's tightest🔒 defence.

✨ Brahim Díaz — In sublime form🎯 with goals in every match for Morocco; the creative maestro.

✨ Alex Iwobi — A commanding🛡️ presence for Nigeria, key to penetrating Morocco's defence.

✨ Achraf Hakimi — The returning captain👨‍✈️ adds world-class quality to Morocco's flank.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Nigeria to win = 3.79

💵 Morocco to win = 2.26

💵 Draw = 3.18

💵 Over 1.5 Goals = 1.45

 

This clash presents a classic tournament duel: Nigeria's irresistible attack faces Morocco's immovable home defence.

With history offering a warning for the visitors, Rabat is set for a compelling AFCON semifinal night under the lights.

Who do you think will take the final spot? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

🔗 You can follow the Nigeria vs Morocco AFCON semifinal here on MSport.

 

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The last time these two giants met in the Supercopa de España final in 2025, Barcelona dominated with a stunning 5-2 victory.

This time, both heavyweights return to Saudi Arabia for a blockbuster final with the first piece of silverware for 2026 on the line.

It is El Clásico action on Sunday, January 11, as Barcelona face Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Hansi Flick aims to defend his crown against a Real Madrid side now led by tactical mastermind Xabi Alonso.

 

📈 Team Form 📉

 

🔹 Barcelona: Top of La Liga with 49 points from 19 matches.

🔸 Real Madrid: Second in La Liga with 45 points from 19 games.

 

📊 Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Barcelona are on a nine-match winning streak, including a 5-0 thrashing of Athletic Club in the semi-final.

🔥 Real Madrid have won their last five matches, recently edging out Atletico Madrid 2-1 to reach the final.

🔥 Real Madrid lead the official competitive head-to-head with 106 wins to Barcelona’s 104.

🔥 The last meeting between the two ended in a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in October 2025.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🔴 Barcelona| Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:

 

Hansi Flick’s side enters the final in clinical form following their five-goal demolition of Athletic Club on Wednesday.

They have shown a ruthless edge in front of goal recently and will look to exploit their extra day of rest to overwhelm Madrid’s backline early.

With their star forwards firing on all cylinders, the Blaugrana aim to exert high pressure to secure back-to-back Supercopa titles.

 

⚪ Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴:

 

Xabi Alonso’s men demonstrated great resilience to grind out a 2-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid in a physically demanding semi-final.

Despite defensive injuries and uncertainty surrounding the fitness of key starters, Los Blancos remain dangerous on the transition through their world-class midfield.

They will be seeking revenge for last season’s heavy final defeat and recognise that a disciplined defensive performance is crucial to stopping the Barcelona attack.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔴 Barcelona (possible):

Joan García, Koundé, García, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.

 

⚪ Real Madrid (possible):

Courtois, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., Gonzalo.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Raphinha — The Brazilian is in peak form after netting a clinical brace in the semi-final demolition of Athletic Club.

✨ Federico Valverde — The Madrid captain scored a stunning long-range free kick in the semi-final and is the engine of Alonso’s midfield.

✨ Kylian Mbappé — After missing the semi-final with a knee sprain, his potential return for the final poses the primary threat to Barca’s high defensive line.

✨ Lamine Yamal — Having rested for most of the semi-final as a late substitute, the 18-year-old star is expected to be fresh and back in the starting lineup.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 2.19

💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 3.21

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.51

💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.41

 

This final is a collision of Spain’s elite: a high-flying Barcelona looking to assert dominance against a resilient Real Madrid hungry for silverware.

With a global audience watching, Jeddah is ready for another historic night of football between these two legendary rivals.

Who do you think will take the trophy? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Real Madrid game here on MSport.

 

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