Sadio Mane penalty secures African Cup of Nations final victory for Senegal
By Kevin Dotson and John Sinnott, CNN
Senegal Sport News
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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.
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