France, Jan. 15 -- Sadio Mane's strike 12 minutes from time settled the match at theStade Ibn-Batouta. Senegal will play the winners of the second semi-final in Rabat between Morocco and Nigeria.

Senegal,the continent's second best side, hogged possession from the outset and worked more openings for shots at Mohamed El Shenawy's goal.

Nicolas Jackson's powerful drive flew well over the bar and El Shenawy was equal to long range drives from Pape Gueye and Habib Diarra.

Egypt's best chance of the half came from Mohamed Salah's free-kick from the right wing.

But the skipper's whipped delivery eluded his strikers in the penalty area and spun out for a goal kick.

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