AFCON 2021 Semi Final: Egypt and Senegal advanced into the final of African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021) in Cameroon after the semi final matches played this week. The host nation Cameroon and Burkina Faso will slug it out in the 3rd Place match on Saturday February 5th, 2022 at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium by 8.00 PM standard time.
Cameroon fell on penalty kicks to Egypt after playing 120 minutes of scoreless soccer in the semifinal at Paul Biya Stadium in Yaoundé on Thursday.
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal saved two straight penalties after Vincent Aboubakar converted the first for the Indomitable Lions and Egypt made all three of their kicks before the final attempt was missed.
The Pharaohs will face Senegal in the final on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Paul Biya Stadium. The match will feature a showdown between Liverpool stars Mo Salah for Egypt and Sadio Mané for Senegal.
AFCON 2021 Semi Final Scores and Match Highlights
Here is the full recap of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021) semi final scores and match highlights, and AFCON 2021 Final Fixtures.
AFCON 2021 Semi Final Scores
| Matches | Full Time Scores | Stadium (Venue) |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso vs Senegal | 1 : 3 | Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium |
| Cameroon vs Egypt | 1 : 3 (Penalties) | Paul Biya Stadium, Olembé Stadium |
AFCON 2021 Quarter Finals Goal Scorers
| Team | Goal Scorer (s) |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | Penalty shoot out |
| Burkina Faso | Blati Touré 82′ |
| Egypt | Penalty shoot out |
| Senegal | Abdou Diallo 70′, Bamba Dieng 76′, Sadio Mané 87′ |
Burkina Faso vs Senegal Match Highlights
Senegal struck three times in the last 20 minutes to book their place in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as they beat Burkina Faso 3-1. Abdou Diallo scored from close range after a corner in the 70th minute for the opening goal, before a strike from Bamba Dieng doubled Senegal’s lead six minutes later following great work from Sadio Mane.
Burkina Faso
Team Stats
Senegal
10
Shots
18
3
Shots on target
7
48%
Possession
52%
345
Passes
359
79%
Pass accuracy
86%
15
Fouls
10
1
Yellow cards
2
Red cards
1
Offsides
7
Corners
5
Cameroon vs Egypt Match Highlights
Egypt’s Goalkeeper Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout (3:1) after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
Cameroon
Team Stats
Egypt
9
Shots
7
3
Shots on target
1
53%
Possession
47%
565
Passes
532
78%
Pass accuracy
74%
14
Fouls
23
1
Yellow cards
2
Red cards
Offsides
2
6
Corners
2
AFCON 2021 3rd Place Match Fixtures
Cameroon will face Burkina Faso in the third/fourth-place play-off, which has been brought forward a day to Saturday (19:00 GMT). The competition is coming to a close as host nation, Cameroon after failing to beat Egypt in the semi-finals in a penalty shootout battle it out with the Stallions of Burkina Faso in a match to determine the third-placed team.
| Fixtures | Date/Time |
| Cameroon Vs Burkina Faso | Saturday, 5 Feb 20:00 (Local Time) |
AFCON 2021 Final Match Fixtures
The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end in grand style as Senegal and Egypt go head to head for the ultimate prize at Olembe’s Paul Biya Stadium on Sunday.
Senegal vs Egypt Prediction
Throughout the Afcon 2021 tournament, we’ve seen the Lions of Teranga engage is an amazing display of football, dominating their group stage and knockout round, blazing all the way to the final. They’re currently in top form and boast an outstanding defence as well as offence game.
Egypt on the other hand have failed to live up to expectations and will need immense teamwork to defeat a tough opponent this year. We predict Senegal to lift the trophy, with the following odds breakdown:
- Senegal to win: 2.25 odds
- Egypt to win: 4.63 odds
- Draw: 3.02 odds
| Fixtures | Date/Time |
| Senegal VS Egypt | Saturday, 5 Feb 20:00 |
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