Senegal will be looking to win their first AFCON as they face Egypt tonight. The Pharaohs are the most decorated team in the history of the tournament, having won the tournament seven times in the past.The showdown between the two African powerhouses will also be a costume rehearsal for the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff between the two sides to be held in March.Senegal were rather lackluster in their group stage games despite having an easier route to the final. They won their first game against Zimbabwe before settling for goalless draws against Guinea and Malawi.They beat Cape Verde 2-0 in the Round of 16 before sending Equatorial Guinea packing in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win. The Terenga Lions then got the better of Burkina Faso in the semi-final to set up a high-profile clash against Egypt in the final.Egypt have made it to the finals but have been far from convincing in the tournament. Without further ado, let's take a look at five reasons why Senegal will beat Egypt to win the AFCON 2021 tonight.#5 Egypt haven't won any of their knockout games in normal timeEgyptian players celebrate after winning the semi-final against Cameroon on penaltiesEgypt have won every single one of their matches at AFCON 2021 so far. But they have not been able to do it in a convincing manner. The Pharaohs registered three consecutive 1-0 wins in their group stage against the likes of Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sudan.They won their Round of 16 tie against Ivory Coast on penalties with the game ending 0-0 after 120 minutes. Egypt then came from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 in the quarter-finals with Trezeguet scoring the winner in the 100th minute of the match.They turned in a largely unimpressive attacking display against Cameroon in the semi-finals. Fortunately, the Egyptian defenders were able to keep the in-form Cameroon attackers at bay. The game ended 0-0 and Egypt won 3-1 on penalties.Egypt have been far from convincing with their attack at AFCON 2021. That could come to bite them in the back as Senegal have scored a total of eight goals in three knockout stage games.B/R Football@brfootballEgypt's #AFCON2021 knockout matches: extra-time vs. Ivory Coast extra-time vs. Morocco extra-time vs. Cameroon2:23 AM · Feb 4, 20229891807Egypt's #AFCON2021 knockout matches:▪️ extra-time vs. Ivory Coast▪️ extra-time vs. Morocco▪️ extra-time vs. Cameroon https://t.co/T3SGy35MXY#4 Senegal have no injury concerns and have a well-settled starting XIMohamed Abou Gabal of Egypt (credL Eurosport)Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has only made a few changes to his preferred lineup over the course of AFCON 2021. He is expected to name a familiar starting XI against Egypt. Senegal also have no injury concerns heading into the game, which is not the case with the Pharaohs.Egypt have been without Al Ahly midfielder Akram Tawfik, who suffered a tournament-ending injury in the group stage game against Nigeria. Ahmed Hegazi is a doubt for this one. He missed the semi-final encounter against Cameroon through injury.Egypt's first-choice goalkeeper Mohamed El Shanawy is struggling with an injury as well. Mohamed Abou Gabal, who started for Egypt in the quarter-finals and the semi-finals, is expected to get the nod ahead of El Shanawy.Having played 120 minutes in all of their knockout stage games, Carlos Queiroz will need to rotate his starting lineup as well.DaveOCKOP@DaveOCKOPGabaski the hero for Egypt! He came in to the tournament as second choice keeper but fate placed him in goal after a Mohamed El Shenawi injury. Egypt and Mohamed Salah are heading for the AFCON final. 3:16 AM · Feb 4, 2022133301217Gabaski the hero for Egypt! He came in to the tournament as second choice keeper but fate placed him in goal after a Mohamed El Shenawi injury. Egypt and Mohamed Salah are heading for the AFCON final. 🇪🇬 https://t.co/7jn0Z1kyja