Mane converts decisive penalty as Senegal win AFCON final
Sadio Mane scored the triumphant spot-kick - in the wake of missing one in the initial minutes of the game - as Senegal asserted their first Africa Cup of Nations title with a 4-2 punishment shoot-out triumph throughout seven-time champs Egypt.
Mane moved forward to impact the world forever for the West African country on Sunday at the Olembe Stadium in Cameroon's Yaounde, and exiled the recollections of the group's 2019 disappointment when they lost the last to Algeria.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved from Mohanad Lasheen in the shoot-out to permit Mane the opportunity to seal the success and gain simply compensation for Senegal, who had been by a wide margin the better side in the last however scorned various chances to dominate the match.
Egypt had their goalkeeper Mohamed Abo Gabal to thank for getting them into the shoot-out as he was remarkable in keeping Senegal under control in what was the fourth time in as many games they had played additional time in energy-draining circumstances.
There might be some fitting retribution for Senegal mentor Aliou Cisse, who was commander of the side in 200
2 when they lost the last on punishments to Cameroon after a goalless draw, having missed his kick in the shoot-out.
Egypt, who needed to manage without suspended mentor Carlos Queiroz in the uncovered, combat to get into the game and made just half-possibilities, with their charm Mohamed Salah generally insufficient.
Salah was in tears toward the end, having likewise lost the 2017 last to Cameroon and seeing his Liverpool colleague Mane seal his destiny this time around.
Senegal cushioned the opportunity for an early lead when Mohamed Abdelmonem's late, wild test cut down left back Saliou Ciss.
Salah had an extended discussion with Gabal before Mane moved forward to take the spot-kick.
The last option went for power straight down the center of the objective however his work was saved, the tenth punishment miss in the competition.
Ismaila Sarr's duplicity down the conservative created all the more early issues for Egypt and his low cross was barely missed by Mane at the back post on two events.
Egypt at last caused some caution in the Senegal box when Salah cut inside off the right and constrained a decent save from Mendy.
The example of play went on in the final part with Senegal doing the vast majority of the assaulting and both Famara Diedhiou and Mane were denied by Gabal one after another.
Marwan Hamdi streaked a header wide at the opposite end, while in the primary portion of additional time, Gabal again made a fine stop to deny substitute Bamba Dieng.
Be that as it may, Senegal observed the net when it made a difference to bring home the prize.
