Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations as Sadio Mane shrugs off early penalty miss
Sadio Mane went from villain to hero as he broke club-mate Mohamed Salah’s heart by firing Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations Cup glory for the first time.
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Sadio Mane went from villain to hero as he broke club-mate Mohamed Salah’s heart by firing Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations Cup glory for the first time.
Senegal winger Sadio Mane had a penalty blocked by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski in the opening 10 minutes of the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.
Sadio Mane sealed a historic maiden Africa Cup of Nations title for Senegal as he slotted in the crucial spot kick to defeat Egypt 4-2 on penalties in a tense shootout as the tournament came to an end in Olembe. The game got off to the worst possible start for Egypt as Senegal were awarded a penalty with just four minutes on the clock. Ad/> Full-back Saliou Ciss was taken down in the box by Mohamed Abdelmonhem.
Senegal were awarded an early spot-kick when Saliou Ciss was taken out after getting in behind down the left flank.
There was early drama in the Africa Cup of Nations final between Egypt and Senegal on Sunday evening.
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