Senegal were crowned African champions for the first time in history following a dramatic encounter against Egypt.
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.
📹 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 🇸🇳 0(4) – 0(2) 🇪🇬
Watch all the key moments from #SENEGY 👇 as #TeamSenegal are crowned African champions for the first time in history following a dramatic encounter against Egypt. 🦁 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/A7aKozrtU8
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2022
After having waited a long time in its history, Senegal also spent a lot of time on the lawn of the Olembé stadium in Yaoundé (Cameroon) to win its first continental title (4-2)
The penalty save from Edouard Mendy that won the AFRON cup for Senegal. pic.twitter.com/jUASVmRmeF
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Senegal dominated without scoring a goal with a penalty missed by Sadio Mané in the 4th minute of play, Saliou Ciss having been brought down in the penalty area of Egypt.Sadio Mané shoots in force on the Egyptian goalkeeper Gabaski.
Despite this missed penalty, Senegal continues its pressure and Ismaila Sarr after getting rid of the left back, center for anyone in the axis of the goal. Three times, in the 12th, 18th and 23rd minute.
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The only Egyptian opportunity is the work of Mohamed Salah who, after having a cold in the Senegalese defense, takes a shot angle. It’s deflected by Edouard Mendy for a corner.
At 0-0 after the end of regulation time, the South African referee, Victor Gomes sent the players back to overtime.
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During the first period of extra time, two Senegalese chances, Bamba Dieng put a header deflected for a corner by the Egyptian goalkeeper in the 110th minute.
On the corner, Abdou Diallo alone sees his ball from the head fly in the sky of Yaoundé.
Bamba Dieng lights up again, the Egyptian goalkeeper for a corner.
On an Egyptian collective movement, Mahmoud Aladin returns the favor, Edouard Mendy works to deflect for a corner.
After 120 minutes of play, it will be the penalty shootout, an exercise which the Pharaohs succeeded twice against Côte d’Ivoire (eighth final) and Cameroon (semi-final) were won by the Pharaohs.
Finally, it is Senegal who wins 4-2, Bouna Sarr being the only one to miss his exercise with the Lions.Sadio Mane made amends to his previous penalty miss during the normal time to inspire Senegal to their first AFCON title Senegal are the winners of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations staged in Cameroon.
A night etched into the memories of a whole nation. A tale that will be passed down for generations.
A journey worthy of a standing ovation. Senegal, the world salutes you. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #SENEGY | #TeamSenegal | @Fsfofficielle pic.twitter.com/CPkaAaQPT1
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2022
MENDY!!!!! the GOAT of Afcon.#ssafcon21 #Senegal #Mendy pic.twitter.com/kC9T7sczFV
— i.am.yori (@iamyori2) February 6, 2022
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