2021 AFCON’s Final

After two hours of effort and goal-scoring opportunities, Senegal won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in the Olembé stadium of Yaoundé. As they faced 7-time champion Egypt, the Teranga Lions did not surrender.

The men of Aliou Cissé beat Egypt on Sunday, February 6 with a 4-2 win in the penalty shoot-out. In the Olembé stadium of Yaoundé, the Teranga Lions gained the upper hand on the Pharaohs of Mo Salah.

This victory crowns an entire tournament for Mané’s teammates. Starting in the 4th minute, Mohamed Abou Gabal, the Egyptian goalkeeper, made a save. However, this missed penalty did not get the fingers of the Senegalese burnt. Despite a 57 percent ball possession Senegalese faced a phenomenal Egyptian goalkeeper coined “the great dam”, after the country’s largest structure in Aswan.

With no goal by the end of the second half, the squads had to come back on the pitch. Despite the extra time and stoppage time, no goal-scoring chances were turned into a goal.

The penalty shoot-out eventually broke the tie. With two misses from the penalty spot, Egypt lost to Senegal.

For now, Sadio Mané and his team can celebrate with the 16 million this is the Senegalese first African Cup of Nations title. The Lions will again crossroads of Egyptians on March 24 as they play the World cup 2022 playoff.

It has been celebrations galore all over in Dakar. Thousands of fans are still celebrating following the victory of the Lions of Teranga in the final of the African Cup of Nations. This is their first continental trophy, and it is expected to be celebrated in a big way.

Thousands of fans assembled at the Leopold Sedar Senghor airport to welcome the heroes of the day who gave Senegal its first continental trophy.

“We are really happy. We’ve been waiting for this for years. Frankly, it is a lot of pleasure and emotion. We can’t even express our feelings. Today is the day that we cannot even explain. All Senegalese are happy after long years of waiting,” a fan said.

“We are going to see the Lions at the airport. We are really happy. They are the best, they are the best,” said another fan.

“A lot of happiness. What we feel is unexplainable. We’re very happy today,” another fan said.

The party will continue until this Tuesday. The Lions will be received at the palace by President Macky Sall. They will be honored as the real Lions of Teranga.