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Morocco fans celebrate on the streets after winning their semifinal against Nigeria. [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]
Fans celebrate Senegal's victory semifinal football match over Egypt, guaranteeing them a spot in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament, in Dakar, Senegal. [Misper Apawu/AP Photo]
Morocco, seeking their first continental title in 50 years, will face 2021 winners Senegal in Sunday’s decider in Rabat. [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]
Fans gather to watch a broadcast of the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match between Egypt and Senegal, in Dakar, Senegal. [Ngouda Dione/Reuters]
The 120 minutes before the shootout on Wednesday had few clear-cut chances for either side, but it was Morocco who created the greater opportunities, though they were denied by some fine saves from Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]
Sadio Mane fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winners Egypt. [Misper Apawu/AP Photo]
Morocco were workmanlike and efficient as they have been all through the competition, even if they are still to find their best form. [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]
Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory against Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semifinal football match, in a fan zone in the Parcelles Assainies district of Dakar. [Seyllou/AFP]
A man plays a drum during celebrations following the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal football match between Morocco and Nigeria, in Rabat, Morocco. [Themba Hadebe/AP Photo]
Mane scores the 78th-minute winner to send Senegal through to play Morocco in Sunday’s final. [Misper Apawu/AP Photo]
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