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Egypt reached the AFCON final after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the semi-final to book a spot in the final against Senegal. The Teranga Lions, on the other hand, had to beat Burkina Faso 3-1 to reach their third ever final.
The Teranga Lions, runners-up at the 2019 edition of the tournament, face Zimbabwe in their opening Group B game on Monday.
Liverpool striker Sadio Mane scored from the spot just before the break, and Opa Nguette added a second-half goal as Senegal gathered their ninth point to consolidate their grip on the group’s summit.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles moved four places in the monthly Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings released by the world football governing body.
Senegal’s Teranga Lions is Africa’s number one-ranked team, but the Super Eagles are determined to give a good account of themselves when both teams square up in Ismailia on Sunday evening.
Senegal’s coach Aliou Cisse has had his contract extended up to 2021 while his salary has also been upwardly reviewed.
Senegal will meet Algeria in their last Group B match on Monday in Franceville, while Tunisia battle Zimbabwe in Libreville