AFCON quarter-final live updates: Senegal vs Equatorial Guinea

Miranda cuts inside and wins a free-kick for Equatorial Guinea. Nsue's delivery into the box is decent but Senegal have enough back to clear.

Senegal are pressing intensely in an attempt to prevent Equatorial Guinea playing out from the back.

They have had the lion's share of possession in the early stages, too.

Indeed, Senegal have yet to find the net in the first half throughout the tournament.

Senegal, in their green kit, get the ball moving and play immediately on the front foot. Their troubles in front of goal in this competition have already been mentioned and they'll be hoping to improve their fortunes tonight.

The stadium comes together for the National Anthems meaning we're almost set for kick-off.

Equatorial Guinea have momentum after beating Algeria and seeing off Sierra Leone in the group stages before knocking out Mali on a penalty shootout in the last 16.

Senegal have got this far without really impressing, although they have yet to concede a goal. A 1-0 win over Zimbabwe was followed with goalless draws with Guinea and Malawi before a 2-0 victory over nine-man Cape Verde.

The winner will play Burkina Faso in Wednesday's semi-final (which takes place at 19:00 GMT).

Cameroon and Egypt will contest the other last-four contest on Thursday.

The final is due to be played on Sunday, Febuary 6.

A 6-5 penalty shootout win over Mali booked Equatorial Guinea's place in the last eight of the tournament.

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono was their hero - and he'll need to be at his best to keep Mane and co at bay today.

Senegal were made to work hard by the nine-men of Cape Verde to advance to the quarter-finals, a performance that has raised questions about their chances of winning the competition.

Equatorial Guinea are without the suspended Josete Miranda, so Jannick Buyla returns to the fold to take his place in attack.

Emilio Nsue, who won promotion with Middlesbrough back in 2016, spearheads the front line.

Sadio Mane starts for Senegal despite hobbling off the pitch in the victory over Cape Verde last time out, which is obviously a huge boost for the Lions of Teranga.

Watford's Ismaila Sarr is on the bench for the first time this tournament.

Senegal XI: Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Gueye, Mendy, Gueye, Dia, Diedhiou, Mane

Equatorial Guinea XI: Owono, Akapo, Orozco, Coco, Ndong, Ganet, Machin, Salvador, Miranda, Buyla, Nsue

Aston Villa forward Trezeguet's extra-time goal sent Egypt through to the AFCON semi-finals, with his winner earning a 2-1 victory over Morocco.

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Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Senegal and Equatorial Guinea.

Senegal are firm favourites to progress to the last-four having failed to concede a goal in Cameroon but Equatorial Guinea have stunned defending champions Algeria and will be eyeing up another shock.

Let's grab the team news ahead of this 19:00 GMT kick-off!