The Senegalese National team lost a golden opportunity when their star player, Mane lost a penalty. He played it into the waiting hands of the Egyptian Goalkeeper.
The Senegalese lost two other scoring chances in the First Half. The Senegalese team has more ball possessions with nothing to show for it with all their efforts for 120 minutes, it was goalless against the tactical Pharaoh of Egypt.
Egyptian lost two penalties while Senegal lost one making final goals 4-2 in favour of Senegal.
Senegal has won its first African Cup of Nations since its inception.
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Egypt
Starting XI: Gabaski; Emam, Abdelmonem, El-Wensh, Fetouh; Elsulya, Elneny, Fathi; Salah, Mostafa, Marmoush
Senegal
Starting XI: E. Mendy; B. Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss; N. Mendy, Gana Gueye, Kouyaté; I. Sarr, Diedhiou, Mané
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