Senegal secures AFCON for the first time as they beat Egypt at the finals

Senegal has earned the African Cup of Nations Cup by beating Egypt on penalties to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.

The match went into extra time in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final with the score 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes.

Sadio Mane was unable to secure a chance of goal as his penalty was saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal.

Senegal won AFCON with penalty shots of 2 against Egypt for the first time while Mohamed Salah’s Egypt was chasing a record-extending eighth title.