Sadio Mane in heartwarming moment with Mo Salah after Senegal beat Egypt in AFCON final
Sadio Mane showed a touch of class on Sunday evening, as he embraced his Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah following the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Senegal coach Aliou Cisse savours long road to Africa Cup of Nations glory
Aliou Cisse dedicated Senegal’s first Africa Cup of Nations triumph to the country’s people after a nail-biting final victory over seven-times winners Egypt.
Sadio Mane penalty secures African Cup of Nations final victory for Senegal
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Senegal heroes Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly react to AFCON win
An emotional Edouard Mendy said all of Senegal’s hard work had paid off after he helped his nation seal their first ever AFCON crown in a nail-biting penalty-shootout victory over Egypt.
AFCON 2021 final star Mane wins top individual award
YAOUNDE, Cameroon: Senegal captain Sadio Mane, who scored the decisive shootout penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final triumph over Egypt, was named player of the tournament in Yaounde on Sunday. His successful kick atoned for a missed penalty just seven minutes into the final when goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pushed a powerful kick down the middle to safety.
'Super proud' Edouard Mendy is the 'best in the world' says Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly after Cup of Nations win
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly praised Edouard Mendy as ‘the best in the world’ as the team won the African Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Senegalese triumphed after a goalless draw brought the game to a penalty shootouts where their ‘keeper, Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy shone in a 4-2 win. Ad/> Speaking after the match, the Napoli central defender celebrated their win.
Senegal finally crowned African champions
Senegal have won the African Cup of Nations for the first time by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout.