Senegal finally on the roof of Africa.
After two finals lost in 2002 and 2019, the Teranga Lions won their first continental trophy by winning on penalties against Egypt (0-0, 4-2 on pens).
Checked by the exercise specialist Gabaski at the start of the match (6th), Sadio Mané scored the winning shot on goal for his team, just after a stoppage by his goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
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Africa Cup of Nations: schedule and results
African Cup of Nations standings
Beaten by Algeria in Cairo in 2019 (1-0), Senegal breaks the curse and becomes African champion.
Opposite, Egypt, holder of the record for victories in the event (7), fails once again in the final, as in 2017 against Cameroon (2-1).