Senegal win first-ever Africa Cup of Nations

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 6, 2022 | 11:26 PM GMT

Senegal win first-ever Africa Cup of Nations

YAWUNDE, 6th February, 2022 – Senegal edged Egypt on penalties, capturing their first ever Africa Cup of Nations trophy tonight here.

From off, Senegal attacked impressively but found it difficult to penetrate the Pharaohs’ defence.

Egypt showed some resilience, notably when Mo Salah had the ball — but it looked like they were playing for penalties.

When it came to the penalty showdown, Senegal kept their nerve, Egypt lost theirs – and that was that.

Sadio Mane netted the winning spot-kick as Senegal won 4-2 to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.