Senegal is crowned champion of the African Cup of Nations against Egypt.
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The long-awaited duel between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, stars of Liverpool of England, in the final of the African Cup of Nations had Senegal as the winner after a dramatic series of penalties against Egypt.
The game went to a penalty shootout after both African teams were 0-0 in the first 90 minutes and in extra time.
In the first half of the match, Senegal had the opportunity to make it 1-0 with a penalty, but Mané failed from 11 steps before the save by Egyptian Mohamed Abou Gabal, also known as Gabaski.
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Gabaski was a figure throughout the game;
however, Sadio Mané would have his revenge in the series of penalties and would give the championship to Senegal after scoring the fifth penalty of his squad.
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