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The Senegal international only landed back in England on Wednesday night and with the team playing Leicester 24 hours later there was no opportunity to rejoin the group.

"It’s like nobody knew when the Cup of Nations was, and nobody knew when the Fifa Club World Cup was," said a frustrated Pitso Mosimane.

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal has claimed his team's coaching staff was "threatened" by a match referee ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match. 

Mendy, 29, saved a penalty kick to help his nation to their first ever AFCON title in Cameroon on Sunday, with the tournament favourites defeating Egypt 4-2 on spot kicks.

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night, Senegal are set for a big payday as the prize money for clinching the tournament trophy has been revealed. 

After losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal on Sunday, Egypt star Mohamed Salah has vowed to "take revenge" on the newly-crowned champions. 

The 28-year-old was left out of the national squad to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations last month, and hasnt featured for the Atlas Lions since June last year.

The Senegalese population have yearned for their first AFCON, having fallen at the final hurdle in 2002 and 2019, with manager Aliou Cisse under huge pressure to deliver this year.

After losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal on Sunday, Egypt star Mohamed Salah has vowed to "take revenge" on the newly-crowned champions. 

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night, Senegal are set for a big payday as the prize money for clinching the tournament trophy has been revealed.