Defeating Egypt 4-2, Senegal crowned 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions

After Defeating Egypt 4-2, Senegal crowned 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions.

Senegal were crowned 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in the final on Sunday night.

Sadio Mane netted the winning spot-kick as the West African side clinched their first-ever Afcon title – denying Egypt a record-extending eighth continent trophy.

The Liverpool star had seen his penalty saved just seven minutes into the game by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski who was named Man of the Match, but Mane held his nerve when he returned in the shootout.

Mane, who scored three times and provided two assists during the competition, was named Player of the Tournament and many fans took to social media to react to the enthralling encounter.

Congratulations once again to the African champions 2021.

See some Twitter reactions below:

Senegal deserve that Afcon after nearly moments in the past. Lost back to back Afcon finals against Cameroon in the early 2000’s and last Afcon final. Well done

— Osman 🎗 (@OsmanZtheGooner) February 6, 2022

Senegal are the champions of Africa! Congratulations to them. They deserve it. But to be honest, that Egyptian goalkeeper; there’s more to him o. I wish a better club can sign him other than the Zamalek he currently plays for. pic.twitter.com/vpYITJf80J

— Gistlovers.blog1 (@Gistloversblog1) February 6, 2022

Well deserved award Mane

— KOMLA🦁 (@leoforst10) February 6, 2022

Egypt had a good run particularly in defence and then Gabaski!!!!!!!
Senegal played fantastic football and deserve to be the champions Sadio Mane #AFCON2021

— Awele (@ekisommaa) February 6, 2022

Nothing like the first time. Congratulations Senegal fully deserve #SenegalEgypt

— Hussein A. sige (@sigehussein) February 6, 2022

Player of the tournament. Fitting he scored the winning penalty. Sadio Mane, you deserve this one.

— Akin Oyebode (@AO1379) February 6, 2022