Mohamed Salah’s Egypt are hoping to avenge their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat at the hands of Senegal when the countries meet again in a decisive two-legged World Cup play-off next month.
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
Sunday’s final finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Mohamed Abdelmonem and Mohanad Lasheen both failed to convert
their penalties, meaning Salah did not get the chance to step up before
Sadio Mane converted the winning kick for Senegal to give them their
first-ever AFCON crown.
The 33-year-old, who carries his nickname Gabaski on the back of his
shirt, also saved from Bouna Sarr in the shoot-out but his efforts were
ultimate to no avail.
Salah appeared to be on the brink of tears even before Mane had
converted his penalty as he ended up on the losing side in a Cup of
Nations final for the second time in three editions after Egypt were also
beaten in the 2017 climax by Cameroon.
