Sadio Mane scored the decisive penalty in a nail-biting shootout as Senegal overcame Egypt to win their first ever Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
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The Liverpool attacker had a spot-kick saved by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski in only the seventh minute in Yaounde, Cameroon, but recovered to help Senegal win the trophy for the first time in their history.
Aliou Cisse’s men, who beat Burkina Faso in Wednesday’s semi-final, were deserving victors after dominating possession and chances at the Olembe Stadium.
It was a rather intense game which saw alot of attacking, defensive and strategic display from both national teams, however it reminded goal was after extra time so the decider came to penalty kicks.
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Kalidou Koulibaly and Abdou Diallo scored for Senegal with their first two attempts. Zizo scored Egypt’s first, but Abdelmonem hit the post with their second effort.
Then Bouna Sarr missed for Senegal, and Egypt restored parity with Mahmoud Alaa.
Bamba Dieng tucked away Senegal’s next effort into the roof of the net, then Mendy saved Mohanad Lasheen.
It meant Mane just had to put his away to win it before Salah would even get the chance to respond. And Mane made no mistake this time to win the shootout securing Senegal its first AFCON title.
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