Senegal vs Egypt LIVE: Afcon final penalty shootout result and reaction as Sadio Mane scores winner
Follow live reaction from the Africa Cup of Nations final where Senegal defeated Egypt in Cameroon
Follow live reaction from the Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal beat Egypt to win what has been a thrilling tournament in Cameroon. After four weeks of competition, the final saw the continent’s two best players in Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah compete for a first international honour, with both star forwards having played integral roles in their respective nation’s run to the final.
An intense contest went all the way to penalties where Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy kept out substitute Mohanad Lasheen’s attempt, leaving Liverpool’s Mane, who had earlier missed a spot kick in normal time, to step up and win it. And the Reds striker made no mistake from 12 yards a second time around to secure a 4-2 victory and give his country a first-ever victory in the tournament.
It was no more than Senegal deserved after dominating for long periods only to be denied repeatedly denied by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski as the game finished goalless after 120 gruelling minutes. Mane’s winning kick sparked jubilant scenes for Senegal and deep disappointment for Egypt.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Senegal are the winners of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after emerging victorious from a dramatic penalty shootout in the final against Egypt.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
Senegal are the winners of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after emerging victorious from a dramatic penalty shootout in the final against Egypt.
Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to win Africa Cup of Nations
The Senegal players erupt in celebrations and rightly so, they are history makers!
Penalties: Senegal 4 - 2 Egypt
... He scores! Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations! Sadio Mane scores the decisive penalty to win the cup for Senegal. It’s the first time the Lions of Teranga have won the cup in their history!
Penalties: Senegal 3 - 2 Egypt
It’s going to be Sadio Mane to take it. He missed a penalty during the game and has this one to win the tournament...
Penalties: Senegal 3 - 2 Egypt
Mohanad Lasheen scored in the semi-final shootout but he misses this time! Edouard Mendy dives low to the right and keeps it out! Senegal have a penalty kick to win the tournament!
Penalties: Senegal 3 - 2 Egypt
Bamba Dieng puts his foot through his penalty and pumps it into the back of the net!
Penalties: Senegal 2 - 2 Egypt
Marwan Hamdy levels things up for Egypt after three penalties each!
Penalties: Senegal 2 - 1 Egypt
Bouna Sarr is up next for Senegal. He hits it at a nice height for Gabaski who dives to his right and saves it! Egypt are back in the game.
Penalties: Senegal 2 - 1 Egypt
Another centre-back. Mohamed Abdelmonem misses! He smokes his penalty onto the left hand post and it ricochets back out of goal! Advantage Senegal.
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