Egypt hold a slender lead over Senegal as the two sides meet again in tonight’s World Cup play-off second leg.
While unfortunate, Saliou Ciss’s own goal proved the difference in Cairo on Friday, giving Mohamed Salah’s side the advantage. As with the Africa Cup of Nations final earlier this year, there was very little to separate the teams.
Sadio Mane and Senegal did little to carve out many genuine openings in the Egyptian capital and know conceding again would make their task even greater with away goals still in play here - it would leave them needing to score at least three.
Still, as champions of Africa playing on home soil, this is where legends are made. One of the continent’s greatest sides over the last few years, they certainly have the quality to turn this around.
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Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Senegal vs Egypt is scheduled for a 6pm BST kick-off time tonight, Tuesday March 29, 2022.
The Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor in Dakar will host the game.
Where to watch Senegal vs Egypt
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be broadcast live on Mola TV.
Live stream: Mola TV offer a live stream service. Users have to register, but it’s free to watch.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action tonight with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Senegal vs Egypt team news
Both sides suffered niggling injuries through the first leg, with Abdou Diallo forced off for Senegal while Egypt lost Mohamed Abdelmonem.
As it stands, there has been no official update on either, though there has been talk of Omar Gaber getting a start again for the away side. Elsewhere, Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh is not expected to travel.
Senegal vs Egypt prediction
Senegal aren’t a team renowned for scoring goals and, with Egypt having such a fierce counter-attack, it’s hard to see them keeping the back door shut when pressing forward.
1-1 draw, Egypt to progress.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Senegal wins: 5
Draws: 2
Egypt wins: 6
