Breaking: Senegal Beat Egypt On Penalties To Win First-Ever AFCON Title
Senegalese national team have on Sunday, February 6 beaten Egypt to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The pulsating and energy-sapping game was decided via penalties after 120 minutes of no goal from either side.
Teranga Lions defeated the Pharaoh of Egypt 4-2 on penalties after extra time.
Sadio Mane squandered the chance to put Senegal ahead inside seven minutes in Yaounde when his penalty was saved by Egypt goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal.
Senegal won AFCON for the first time while Mohamed Salah’s Egypt were chasing a record-extending eighth title.