The Lions of Teranga stunned Egypt 4-2 on post-match penalties to win the continental showpiece.

The thrilling match played at Olembe’s Pau Biya Stadium had to be decided via the shootouts after both teams settled for a goalless draw in regulation time.

Sadio Mane, who missed a penalty during the first half turned hero in the shootouts as his spot-kick inspired Senegal to glory. Senegal’s journey to glory Aliou Cisse’s charges headed into the 2021 AFCON as favorites having reached the final of the 2019 edition staged in Egypt where they lost to Algeria.

Despite a somewhat unconvincing start in the Cameroon edition, the West African nation managed to seal qualification in the knockouts as group winners.

The side managed to see off Cape Verde in the last 16 before setting up a date with Burkina Faso in the semis following their 3-1 comfortable win over Equatorial Guinea in the quarters. Another 3-1 win over Burkina Faso saw them set up a crunch final with Egypt who had seen off hosts Cameroon in their semi-final.
How Senegal beat Egypt Senegal had an electric start in their meeting with Egypt on Sunday, February 6, but were unable to put the game to bed early despite having glorious chances.

Senegal’s best chance to score came inside four minutes of action when Cisse won a penalty for his side which Sadio Mane stepped up to take. However, the Liverpool attacker saw his effort saved by Abou Gabal who was thoroughly impressive through the match.