In a final featuring two Liverpool legends, Sadio Mane is about to find out if Mo Salah’s shadow stretches 5,000 miles all the way from Anfield to Yaounde.
Sunday's clash between Senegal and Egypt is the dream Africa Cup of Nations final many wanted because of the main protagonists.
‘When two of the top players in the world are against each other for the biggest title in Africa it is exciting,’ said Patrice Motsepe, the Confederation of African Football president.
Motsepe may also be happy there is a talking point away from the controversial venue.