Africa Cup Of Nations Results

Africa Cup Of Nations Results

Africa Cup of Nations 2021: Final Results and Recap

Senegal Emerges Victorious

The 33rd Africa Cup of Nations tournament concluded on February 6, 2022, with Senegal lifting the trophy for the first time in its history. The tournament was held in Cameroon and featured 24 teams competing for the continental title.

Tournament Highlights

Group Stage

The group stage saw several surprises, with Comoros, a debutant team, advancing to the knockout round for the first time. Defending champions Algeria, however, suffered an early exit after finishing bottom of their group.

Knockout Rounds

The knockout rounds were filled with thrilling matches, including a penalty shootout victory for Egypt over Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals. Senegal faced Burkina Faso in the semi-finals and emerged victorious, while Egypt defeated Cameroon in the other semi-final match.

Final

The final match between Senegal and Egypt was a closely contested affair. Senegal took the lead in the fourth minute through Sadio Mané, but Egypt equalized in the 57th minute through Mohamed Salah.

The match went to a penalty shootout, where Senegal prevailed 4-2. Sadio Mané scored the winning penalty, securing the title for Senegal.

Individual Awards

• Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
• Top Scorer: Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon, 8 goals)
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Edouard Mendy (Senegal)
• Young Player of the Tournament: Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal)
• Fair Play Award: Senegal

Conclusion

The Africa Cup of Nations 2021 was a memorable tournament that showcased the talent and passion of African football. Senegal's victory is a testament to their hard work and determination, and they will now represent Africa at the FIFA World Cup later this year.