Sadio Mane penalty secures African Cup of Nations final victory for Senegal
By Kevin Dotson and John Sinnott, CNN
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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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Senegal defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final after the sides couldn't be separated over 120 minutes of scoreless football. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy made a fourth-round save to hand Senegal the advantage, and Liverpool talisman Sadio Mane converted the winning spot kick.
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