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The Egyptian was on the losing side in the penalty shootout in Sundays Africa Cup of Nations final as his side missed out on an eighth title.

Erstwhile Orlando Pirates striker Andries “Local is Lekker” Sebola has rebuked the club’s coach Mandla Ncikazi for his recent comments on in-form striker Gabadinho Mhango and his rather bizarre comments regarding the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Jamie Carragher described the decision for Salah to take the fifth penalty in the shootout as madness, comparing it to Euro 2012, when Cristiano Ronaldo didnt get to take one against Spain.

Sadio Mane scored the winning kick for Senegal as they won the AFCON title for the first time

Mane had missed an early penalty in the game but stepped up to make history for the west African nation, and banish the memories of their 2019 failure when they lost the final to Algeria.

The Pharaohs fell short of winning a record-extending eighth continental crown as they went down 4-2 in the shoot-out in Yaounde after Sundays final finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.

Sadio Mane had previously missed a penalty in the first half of normal time before later sealing the winner against Egypt.

The Liverpool forward scored the winning penalty to secure Senegal their first ever AFCON title - but only after a stroke of luck ensured he stayed on the pitch.

Senegal's President Macky Sall declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team's first ever African Cup of Nations crown.

Mendy was on top form on Sunday night to help Senegal beat Egypt in a tense penalty shootout, saving from Mohanad Lasheen to allow Sadio Mane to step up and win the title for his country.