Aliou Cisse devoted Senegal’s first Africa Cup of Nations triumph to the nation’s folks after a nail-biting ultimate victory over seven-times winners Egypt
Liverpool striker Sadio Mane who had earlier missed a seventh-minute spot-kick, transformed the decisive penalty within the shoot-out after the sport had completed 0-0 following further time to spark ecstatic celebrations each on the Stade d’Olembe in Yaounde and again at dwelling.
Head coach Cisse, who missed in a shoot-out as Senegal misplaced the 2002 ultimate to Cameroon, stated at his post-match press convention: “I’m African champion. It was lengthy, it was tough, typically sophisticated, however we by no means gave up.
“I dedicate this victory to the Senegalese folks. For years, we’ve been chasing this cup. At present we will put a star on our jersey.
“Profitable the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon has a particular that means. Profitable towards probably the most profitable staff in Africa is one other image.”
Cisse paid explicit tribute to his workers after seeing keeper Edouard Mendy save Mohamed Abdelmonem’s penalty to permit Mane to redeem himself as he clinched a 4-2 success.
He stated: “For nearly seven years, we’ve been working. Good job, guys.”
Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah was left disillusioned in defeat (Sunday Alamba/AP/PA)
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If Mane was celebrating, club-mate Mohamed Salah who was in line to take his facet’s fifth spot-kick, was left devastated.
Nonetheless, he is not going to have to attend too lengthy for an opportunity to avenge his heartbreak when the perimeters meet over two legs in March with a visit to the World Cup finals awaiting the winner.
Keeper Gabaski, who saved Mane’s first try from 12 yards, stated: “We’ll choose ourselves up from this. At present we weren’t capable of win, however we can be higher subsequent time.”
Coach Carlos Queiroz watched the sport from the stands after being suspended, and it was left to his assistant Diaa al-Sayed to sum up skipper Salah’s disappointment.
He stated: “Salah is a world-class participant and his angle is similar as anybody else. He was decided to win.
“He has performed in and gained massive competitions in Europe, however he actually wished to win this trophy for his nation.
“With him, we wish to qualify for the World Cup. He is rather like the captain of any staff. He’s disillusioned that he didn’t obtain his purpose.”
Kaynak: briturkish.com
