Senegal vs Egypt LIVE: Afcon final penalty shootout result and reaction as Sadio Mane scores winner
Follow live reaction from the Africa Cup of Nations final where Senegal defeated Egypt in Cameroon
Follow live reaction from the Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal beat Egypt to win what has been a thrilling tournament in Cameroon. After four weeks of competition, the final saw the continent’s two best players in Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah compete for a first international honour, with both star forwards having played integral roles in their respective nation’s run to the final.
An intense contest went all the way to penalties where Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy kept out substitute Mohanad Lasheen’s attempt, leaving Liverpool’s Mane, who had earlier missed a spot kick in normal time, to step up and win it. And the Reds striker made no mistake from 12 yards a second time around to secure a 4-2 victory and give his country a first-ever victory in the tournament.
It was no more than Senegal deserved after dominating for long periods only to be denied repeatedly denied by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski as the game finished goalless after 120 gruelling minutes. Mane’s winning kick sparked jubilant scenes for Senegal and deep disappointment for Egypt.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a first ever Africa Cup of Nations title with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over seven-time winners Egypt in Yaounde on Sunday.
Mane had missed an early penalty in the game but stepped up to make history for the west African nation, and banish the memories of their 2019 failure when they lost the final to Algeria.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved from Mohanad Lasheen in the shootout to allow Mane the chance to seal the win and gain just reward for Senegal, who had been by far the better side in the final but spurned numerous opportunities to win the game.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Sadio Mane stepped up to convert the winning penalty after seeing an earlier spot kick in normal time saved
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Koulibaly jogs back to the stage, back to his teammates and finally lifts the Africa Cup of Nations into the air!
The Lions of Teranga are the African Champions and the celebrations begin again!
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Senegal have won their first ever Africa Cup of Nations in their 16th participation in the tournament, becoming the 15th different nation to win the competition.
Kalidou Koulibaly is taken into the stands to be awarded the trophy from the President of Cameroon.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Mo Salah and his Egyptian teammates come up to the stage for their runners-up medals. The Senegal players give them a guard of honour on the way.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Before Senegal and Egypt come up to claim their medals the individual awards are announced.
Senegal’s Edouard Mendy receives the best goalkeeper prize with Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar collecting the golden boot.
Sadio Mane named player of the tournament.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time!
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
The trophy presentation is just beginning. There is a joyous atmosphere around the stadium. Even the neutrals in the crowd are joining in with the celebrations.
Senegal are the African Champions.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
I think it was a deserved victory in the end. Egypt’s goalkeeper Gabaski was given the man of the match award which tells you who the more attacking team were.
Senegal had more possession, created the most chances and yet just couldn’t score - Gabaski was a big reason why, he was brilliant. Egypt had a gameplan, defend well to keep a clean sheet and take advantage of the few chances they created. They had already won two penalty shootouts and back themselves to do so again.
This time is didn’t come off.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Sadio Mane went straight over to console his Liverpool teammate Mo Salah after that penalty went in. It’s a heartbreak for Salah but overwhelming joy for Mane.
After some words of comfort and a hug Mane joins his teammates in the celebrations.
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