WATCH | Mane consoles tearful Salah after Senegal claim Afcon title

Star Senegal forward Sadio Mane scored the final penalty in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final shootout victory against Egypt, ending Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah's chance at tournament glory.

The 4-2 shootout triumph saw the Lions of Teranga claim their first-ever Afcon crown in a match that was intense, exciting and emotional from the first kick of the ball.

There was absolute joy from Senegal players and staff, who flooded the field after the final whistle.

On the contrary, there were plenty of tears coming from Egypt, while Mane went over to console his Liverpool strike partner Salah after the match.

Watch the video below:

Sadio Mane consoles Salah after penalties ?? pic.twitter.com/K6JagpfiTS

Sadio Mane: "I have a lot of respect for Mohamed Salah.. He did everything for his country, it's not over and there are a lot of tournaments like the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations." ♥???#YNWA#lfc#CAN2021#AFCON2021#Cameroon2021#teamegypt#TeamSenegalpic.twitter.com/GsfQDVbTec

Sadio Mane consoling Mohamed Salah moments after scoring the winning penalty in the #AFCON2021 final is a lovely image. Two legends of the game. pic.twitter.com/CuUxLvvf3q

Tears of Joy and Tears of DisappointmentCongratulations #TeamSenegal @SMane_Officiel @EdouardMendy__and Commiserations #TeamEgypt @MoSalah pic.twitter.com/8imx8gfYpb