WATCH: Sadio Mane: AFCON best player in profile

"It's the best day of my life and the best trophy of my life."

In Summary

•He scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Egypt, having seen a first-half spot-kick saved as Sunday's game ended 0-0 after extra time.

•The West Africans had previously lost two Nations Cup finals, including a 1-0 defeat by Algeria three years ago.

Sadio Mane said winning Senegal's first Africa Cup of Nations is the highlight of his career.

He scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Egypt after extra time.

The West Africans had previously lost two Nations Cup finals, including a 1-0 defeat by Algeria three years ago.

Here is a Profile of the Liverpool champion who scored Senegal's decisive penalty.

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