The Liverpool forward features and the Napoli defender is optimistic of guiding the Lions of Teranga to their maiden continental title
Senegal have reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time and coach Aliou Cisse is optimistic of guiding his charges past Egypt.
GOAL predicts how the West Africans might line up.
BackpagePix.Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Mendy, who has conceded just two goals in the competition, will be targeting another clean sheet to stand a chance of being crowned Afcon's best keeper.
AdvertisementBackpagepix.Left-back – Saliou Ciss
The Nancy full-back is expected to retain his position after impressive displays in the previous outings.
GettyCentre-back – Kalidou Koulibaly
The 30-year-old defender will be expected to marshall Senegal's backline and try to keep the Burkina Faso attackers at bay. His impact in the attack cannot be overlooked considering the fact that he assisted Abdou Diallo in the win over Burkina Faso.
BackpagepixCentre-back – Abdou-Lakhad Diallo
The 25-year-old PSG star will partner Koulibaly at the back. He will be also be needed to help in attack especially during set pieces as seen against the Stallions.