in dramatic fashion — by senegal. their players won the african cup of nations in cameroon after a penalty shoot out victory over egypt. there was a dramatic start to the game when senegal were awarded an early penalty, but liverpool stirker sadio mane saw his effort saved. it was the only clear cut chance in the game and after normal and extra—time, the title was decided in a penalty shoot—out. and this was the moment that senegal could celebrate — in dakar and across the country. mane making up for his early penalty miss by scoring the decisive spot kick — to give senegal their first triumph in the africa cup of nations. the match had pitted mane against his liverpool team—mate, egyptian captain mohammed salah. egypt had been bidding for a record eighth afcon title. in the end, it was a maiden success for the lions of teranga. one of the biggest games in world