TANGER, Morocco (Interstat) — Sadio Mané scored in the 78th minute to lift Senegal past Egypt 1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations group stage match Wednesday at Stade Ibn Batouta.

The decisive play was built from the back, with defender Kalidou Koulibaly and substitute Hossam Abdelmegeed credited with assists before Mané finished. The goal broke a stubborn deadlock in a match where Senegal, the home team designation, was favored.

Egypt failed to find an equalizer, suffering its first loss of the tournament. The match was physical, with Abdelmegeed, Koulibaly and Senegal’s Habib Diarra each receiving first-half yellow cards.

The result improved Senegal’s tournament record, while Egypt’s group stage standing was impacted ahead of the knockout rounds.