Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the first time after Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty - after missing in normal time. For Liverpool teammate Mo Salah and Egypt, it was a second straight final defeat.
Egypt and Senegal face off for the tournament title with two of the biggest stars in African football. They have led their sides over the hurdles to the final in Yaounde on Sunday, with the world tuned in.
The Pharaohs kept their nerves to defeat the Indomitable Lions in the shoot out after a goalless 120 minutes. They will now face the Teranga Lions for an opportunity to win their eighth AFCON title on Sunday.
The Rwandan became the first woman to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stages. But her dreams are bigger as she wants to continue to pave the way for more women and girls in football.