Sadio Mane once again had the upper hand over Mohamed Salah as Senegal kept their recent dominance over Egypt, with the Liverpool duo at the heart of a familiar story between the two nations.
The latest chapter came in a tight contest that followed the same pattern seen in their biggest recent meetings, as Mane’s Senegal found the way through while Salah’s Egypt were left to rue another painful outcome.
Mane, who has repeatedly been on the winning side against Salah in clashes involving the “Pharaohs”, added another highlight to his international career, writing a new page in his personal history in matches against Egypt.
The game underlined how fine the margins have been whenever the sides meet, but the final result again went Senegal’s way, extending a sequence that has seen Mane celebrate more often than his former Liverpool team-mate.
For Egypt, it was another setback in a fixture that has brought major disappointment in recent years, despite Salah’s presence and their efforts to turn the trend around.
Mane’s latest success also carried a historic note, as he reached a new milestone for Senegal in matches against Egypt, confirming his growing legacy on the international stage.
