Senegal on Sunday evening won the Cup of Nations for the first time in Cameroon.
The Teranga Lions defeated the Pharaoh of Egypt 4-2 on penalties after extra time.
Sadio Mane converted the decisive penalty kick that won the West African nation their first taste of victory in Africa football.
His club teammate, Mo Salah broke down in tears on Sunday night when his team lost the AFCON 2021, he wept uncontrollably, ignoring consolations for his team mate.
Senegal had previously lost two AFCON finals in the past, most recently the 2019 edition, where they lost to Algeria in the final.
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