Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah are about to face off once again in the African Cup of Nations semi-final between Senegal and Egypt. The two 33-year-old superstars have a long history, not just on the pitch but also off it, with their careers having run parallel lines in terms of their impact and success. Born just 66 days apart, they hail from different parts of the continent - Mané from Bambali in Senegal's Casamance region and Salah from Nagrig near Egypt's Nile River.
The two have been involved in some high-profile incidents over the years, particularly when it comes to their rivalry with each other. The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations final will always be remembered for a penalty shootout between the two teams, which Senegal won after Mané scored the decisive kick. Salah was left to rue his missed kicks from the spot.
Since then, they have been locked in a series of intense encounters, both on and off the pitch. The 33-year-olds have both been praised for their skills and work rate but also criticized for their occasional flare-ups. In one memorable incident, Mané had previously clashed with Salah at Liverpool, suggesting that he thought his former teammate could do better when it came to making passes.
Despite these differences, they both maintain that their rivalry is built on a mutual desire to win. They respect each other's abilities but acknowledge that they are not always close off the pitch. The stage is now set for them to clash once again in Tangier, with Salah looking to redeem himself after some high-profile missed penalties.
Their careers may be waning, but Mané and Salah remain two of Africa's most dominant forces on the pitch. Their rivalry has been a talking point for years, and this semi-final is sure to be one for the ages.
The two have been involved in some high-profile incidents over the years, particularly when it comes to their rivalry with each other. The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations final will always be remembered for a penalty shootout between the two teams, which Senegal won after Mané scored the decisive kick. Salah was left to rue his missed kicks from the spot.
Since then, they have been locked in a series of intense encounters, both on and off the pitch. The 33-year-olds have both been praised for their skills and work rate but also criticized for their occasional flare-ups. In one memorable incident, Mané had previously clashed with Salah at Liverpool, suggesting that he thought his former teammate could do better when it came to making passes.
Despite these differences, they both maintain that their rivalry is built on a mutual desire to win. They respect each other's abilities but acknowledge that they are not always close off the pitch. The stage is now set for them to clash once again in Tangier, with Salah looking to redeem himself after some high-profile missed penalties.
Their careers may be waning, but Mané and Salah remain two of Africa's most dominant forces on the pitch. Their rivalry has been a talking point for years, and this semi-final is sure to be one for the ages.
can't wait to see these 2 legends go head-to-head again! #SadioVsSalah #AfricanCupOfNations - their on-field battles are already iconic 
, but I'm curious to see how they'll interact off the pitch this time around. Both players have had some epic meltdowns over the years 
), but you gotta respect their passion for the game! #FootballRivalries #LegendVsLegend 
Will Salah finally redeem himself from those penalty misses? 
Only time will tell... Fingers crossed for an intense, thrilling match! 
️ #TeamSenegal vs TeamEgypt
! These 2 guys are like the ultimate African rivals, and their careers have been on fire 
. I think it's gonna be an intense game, not just because of their skills but also because of all the drama between them 
. Mané's gonna try to come out strong after that pen miss in 2022 
! Bring on the match! 
. I mean, Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah have been taking each other apart for years now - on and off the pitch. Their rivalry has become part of the game's folklore, and this semi-final is gonna be EPIC! 
Bring it on, lads! 
, and this match is gonna be epic for all the football fans out there! Saláh needs to redeem himself after those penalty shootout mishaps 
, but I know he's got the skills to do it 
. Bring on Tangier and get ready for an unforgettable match! 
. Mané and Salah may have had their share of disagreements over the years, but in the end, it's all about giving it your all for your country 
. Bring it on, guys! 
So they're gonna go head-to-head again in the African Cup of Nations... I think it's gonna be super intense! Both Mané and Salah are legends on the pitch, but they've also had some pretty public feuds over the years 
can't believe these two are playing again 
sadio mane and mohamed salah are literally the ultimate african cup of nations rivals 
but for real though, these two still bring that fire 
these guys are like legends or something! its crazy that theyre playing in the african cup again 
anyway, im excited to see them play again, fingers crossed for a good game! 
I've been following these two legends for ages and it's crazy how intense their rivalry is. Sadio Mané & Mohamed Salah are like 2 old friends who love to hate each other on the pitch 
I'm loving the hype around this semi-final - whoever wins will be a true champion of Africa 
