SENEGAL CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA

Senegal have won the African Cup of Nations For the first time in the history after beating Egypt on penalties after a goalless draw.

 The game finished 0-0 after 120 minutes with the biggest chance coming from a penalty for Senegal that was missed by Sadio Mane in the 7th minute. 

Egypt players appeared exhausted after all three of its previous knockout games also went to extra time. 

Sadio Mane, who had missed a penalty early on normal time, scored the decisive spot-kick. 

Senegal had lost two finals previously, including at the last African Cup in Egypt in 2019, when they lost to Algerial.

 In victory, the lions of Taranga become the 15th different side to win the continental Cup. 

Egypt will be looking to get revenge next month as they face Senegal in the two-legged qualifier for the 2022 Word Cup in Qutar.

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