World Cup Qualifiers: Egypt vs Senegal live
Preview
The Pharaohs of Egypt host African Champions Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium for their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The match kicks off at 7:30 pm(GMT) with Ndala Ngambo in charge as center referee. A win for either side today will be a huge advantage going into the second leg next week.
Egypt have won four of their last five games, losing on penalties in their last game at the AFCON final. The Egyptians lost on penalties to Senegal, with Sadio Mane scoring the winning penalty for the Lions of Teranga. With the Egyptians coming into today’s World Cup qualification match for a revenge, a very competitive game is expected in Cairo today.
Senegal are without defeat in each of their last five games winning four and drawing one. Their last game was the AFCON final in Cameroon which they won 4-2 on penalties. With a spot for Qatar 2022 World Cup on the line today over two legs, the Senegalese will be hoping for a repeat of the AFCON finals.
Head-to-head
The last five meetings between Egypt and Senegal has seen three win for Senegal and two wins for Egypt. Their last meeting was in the AFCON where the two heavyweight locked horns in the final for continental glory. At the end of the day, Senegal edged out victorious after Egypt failed to convert two penalties in the shootout.
Prediction
Today’s game is expected to be competitive on all grounds. Senegal are still the best ranked team from the African continent while Egypt remain the most successful team on the continent. Considering Egypt are playing at home today, a win or draw for Egypt is the most probable outcome.
