AFCON: Senegal's journey through African finalsAFCON: A look back at Senegal's finals appearancesSenegal's story in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been built on patience and perseverance. Long re...
AFCON: Senegal's journey through African finals
AFCON: A look back at Senegal's finals appearances
Senegal's story in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been built on patience and perseverance. Long regarded as charming outsiders, the Lions of Teranga had to wait through several attempts before finally etching their name onto the continental winners' list, after a journey marked by heartbreak at crucial moments.
Their first final dates back to 2002 in Mali. After a tightly contested match against Cameroon that ended goalless, Senegal fell short in the penalty shootout. Seventeen years later, in 2019, another chance arose in Egypt, but frustration struck again as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Algeria in a tense, hard-fought final.
Redemption finally arrived in 2021. Facing Egypt, Senegal clinched their maiden continental title after another 0-0 draw and a composed penalty shootout, unleashing joy across the nation. This Sunday, Senegal is back in the AFCON 2025 final, determined to turn their accumulated experience into a second star.
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