The dice is cast, the stage is set, the gladiators-the Teranga Lions of Senegal and the Pharaohs of Egypt-are set to battle in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
To get to the final, Senegal defeated Burkina Faso 3-1 while Egypt overcame the host, Cameroon 3-1 on penalties.
All eyes are on Liverpool duo of Sadio Mane of Senegal and Mohamed Salah of Egypt.
While Egypt have won the AFCON seven times Senegal are yet to win the coveted trophy
After losing the 2002 final to Cameroon and last edition’s final to Algeria, Senegal are determined to win their first title .In the third placed match played last night, Cameroon came from three goals down to beat Burkina Faso 5-3 on penalties
