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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>After two hours of efforts and goal-scoring opportunities, Senegal won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in the Olemb\u00e9 stadium of Yaound\u00e9. As they faced 7-time champion Egypt, the Teranga Lions didn\u2019t surrender.<\/b><\/p>\n

The men of Aliou Ciss\u00e9 beat Egypt on Sunday, February 6 with a 4-2 win in the penalty shoot-out. In the Olemb\u00e9 stadium of Yaound\u00e9, the Teranga Lions gained the upper hand on the Pharaohs of Mo Salah.<\/p>\n

This victory crowns an entire tournament for Man\u00e9\u2019s teammates. Starting in the 4th minute, Mohamed Abou Gabal, the Egyptian goalkeeper, made a save. This missed penalty did not get the fingers of the Senegalese burnt. Despite a 57% ball possession Senegalese faced a phenomenal Egyptian goalkeeper.<\/p>\n

Tied 0-0 by the end of the second half, the two teams had to come back on the pitch. During extra-time goal-scoring chances on both sides didn\u2019t turned into actual goals.<\/p>\n

The penalty shoot-out eventually settled the squads. With two miss from the penalty spot, Egypt lost to the Senegal. Sadio Man\u00e9 and his team offer the 16 million Senegalese their very first African Cup of Nations title.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. After two hours of efforts and goal-scoring opportunities, Senegal won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in the Olemb\u00e9 stadium of Yaound\u00e9. As they faced 7-time champion Egypt, the Teranga Lions didn\u2019t surrender. The men of Aliou Ciss\u00e9 beat Egypt on Sunday, February 6 with a 4-2 win in the penalty shoot-out. 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