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AFCON 2021 Semi Final: Egypt and Senegal<\/strong> advanced into the final of African Cup of Nations<\/a> (AFCON 2021) <\/strong>in Cameroon after the semi final matches played this week. The host nation Cameroon and Burkina Faso<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Cameroon fell on penalty kicks to Egypt after playing 120 minutes of scoreless soccer in the semifinal at Paul Biya Stadium in Yaound\u00e9 on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Liverpool\u00a0stars Mo Salah for Egypt and Sadio Man\u00e9 for Senegal.<\/p>\n

AFCON 2021 Semi Final Scores and Match Highlights<\/h2>\n

Here is the full recap of the African Cup of Nations<\/a><\/strong> (AFCON 2021) semi final scores and match highlights, and AFCON 2021 Final Fixtures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

AFCON 2021 Semi Final Scores<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Matches<\/strong><\/th>\nFull Time Scores<\/strong><\/th>\nStadium (Venue)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Burkina Faso vs Senegal<\/td>\n1 : 3<\/td>\nAhmadou Ahidjo Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cameroon vs Egypt<\/td>\n1 : 3 (Penalties)<\/td>\nPaul Biya Stadium, Olemb\u00e9 Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

AFCON 2021 Quarter Finals Goal Scorers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/th>\nGoal Scorer (s)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cameroon<\/strong><\/td>\nPenalty shoot out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burkina Faso<\/strong><\/td>\nBlati Tour\u00e9\u00a082\u2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egypt<\/strong><\/td>\nPenalty shoot out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senegal<\/strong><\/td>\nAbdou Diallo\u00a070\u2032, Bamba Dieng\u00a076\u2032, Sadio Man\u00e9\u00a087\u2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Burkina Faso vs Senegal Match Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Senegal struck three times in the last 20 minutes to book their place in Sunday\u2019s\u00a0Africa Cup of Nations\u00a0final 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\u2019s lead six minutes later following great work from\u00a0Sadio Mane.<\/p>\n

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Burkina Faso<\/strong><\/th>\nTeam Stats<\/th>\nSenegal<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
10<\/td>\nShots<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nShots on target<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48%<\/td>\nPossession<\/td>\n52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
345<\/td>\nPasses<\/td>\n359<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79%<\/td>\nPass accuracy<\/td>\n86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nFouls<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nYellow cards<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red cards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nOffsides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nCorners<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Cameroon vs Egypt Match Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Egypt\u2019s 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<\/a> final against Senegal.<\/p>\n

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Cameroon<\/strong><\/th>\nTeam Stats<\/th>\nEgypt<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
9<\/td>\nShots<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nShots on target<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53%<\/td>\nPossession<\/td>\n47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
565<\/td>\nPasses<\/td>\n532<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78%<\/td>\nPass accuracy<\/td>\n74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nFouls<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nYellow cards<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red cards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Offsides<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nCorners<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

AFCON 2021 3rd Place Match Fixtures<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Fixtures<\/td>\nDate\/Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cameroon Vs Burkina Faso<\/td>\nSaturday, 5 Feb 20:00 (Local Time)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

AFCON 2021 Final Match Fixtures<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 33rd edition of the\u00a0Africa Cup of Nations<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0comes to an end in grand style as\u00a0Senegal<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Egypt<\/strong>\u00a0go head to head for the ultimate prize at Olembe\u2019s Paul Biya Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Senegal vs Egypt Prediction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the Afcon 2021 tournament, we\u2019ve 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\u2019re currently in top form and boast an outstanding defence as well as offence game.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n