We had been looking for this for a long time and now we have it. This team is magnificent. "It was a tough game and a tough tournament. We made it with our team and our power. Our goalkeeper is the best in the world and we win the title. "Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy: "We are proud. We never won it before. We worked really hard to win this trophy and today we won as a group and as a country and that is why I am super proud.
Today, we will also have a star on our shirt. " There were jubilant scenes in the Senegalese capital after the victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final. How the teams lined up | Match statsAFCON fixtures and resultsLive on Sky Sports | Get Sky SportsHow Senegal created history... The final burst into life in the fourth minute when Saliou Ciss was brought down inside the Egypt penalty area by Mohamed Abdelmonem. There was no hesitation from referee Victor Gomes, who pointed to the spot to hand Senegal an early chance of the lead.
The next step is to do well at the World Cup. "Middlesbrough and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba:"Sadio Mane is a top player, and what he did tonight is what top players do. Missing a penalty in a game is never easy and to go on and score the winner in the shootout is unbelievable. To bring the Africa Cup of Nations home will mean a lot to him. He was one of the kids playing in the street, growing up and watching the national team, and now he's bringing he cup home.
Mendy then denied Lasheen to allow Mane the chance to seal the win and create history for Senegal. Senegal's players and staff celebrate with the AFCON trophy after beating Egypt on penalties in the final. AFCON 2021 awards... Player of tournament: Sadio Mane (Senegal) Top scorer: Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) Best goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy (Senegal) What the players said… Edoaurd Mendy celebrates Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly: "We feel happy. We knew it would be hard to win the Africa Cup of Nations but today we made it. "Our team deserved to win this title.
Africa Cup of Nations LIVE: Watch Senegal v Egypt in final
Image: Mo Salah looks dejected after Egypt's penalty shootout defeat The pattern of the game continued into the second half as Senegal continued to look the more likely of the two sides as both Famara Diedhiou and Mane were denied by Gabaski in quick succession. However, Egypt, who had to do without suspended coach Carlos Queiroz in the dug-out, eventually grew into the game and Marwan Hamdi flashed a header wide, spurning a glorious opportunity to snatch victory. As the game grew to a close, chances became few and far between as both sides became nervy. But in the first period of extra-time Gabaski was required by Egypt once again as he palmed Bamba Dieng's powerful drive wide. Penalty kicks were eventually required and Abdelmonem struck the post before Gabaski kept out Bouna Sarr's effort.
Ivory Coast W vs Senegal W Livescore and Live Video
"The shooters in the penalties did really well, I tried to do my best to save one shot and I did that, so I am super happy! " What the pundits said…Former South Africa international Quinton Fortune:"I was in Senegal a few years ago and I feel emotional because the people there live for football. This is big, this is huge for Senegal. It is unbelievable. For the kids in Senegal, who play football on the streets, this will mean so much because a little kid will dream of Mane scoring the winning penalty now and a star will be born. This is absolutely brilliant for Senegal.
Ivory Coast TV TV Live stream - TV Online
Senegal: Mendy (7), Ciss (7), Koulibaly (7), Sarr (6), Diallo (7), Gueye (6), Mendy (7), Kouyate (6), Mane (7), Sarr (8), Diedhiou (6). Subs: Gueye (6), Dia (6), Dieng (7). Away Team: Gabaski (9), Abdelmonem (7), Ashour (6), El Fotouh (7), Hamdi (7), Soleya (6), Fathi (7), Elneny (6), Salah (6), Mohamed (5), Marmoush (6). Subs: Trezeguet (6), Sayed (6), Hamdy (7), Lasheen (n/a). Man of the match: Gabaski.
Africa Cup of Nations 2022 On TV & Live Stream Schedule
[Live>>>>] Livestream: Namibia vs United Arab Emirates Live TV 20
Live Football - Ivory Coast vs Togo (IVO vs TOG) Stream - DD Sports