when did senegal win afcon

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time on 6 February 2022.

Key details

• The title came at the 2021 AFCON tournament, which was delayed and played in early 2022 in Cameroon.

• Senegal beat Egypt in the final on penalties after a 0–0 draw, winning the shootout 4–2.

• This was Senegal’s first-ever AFCON trophy, after having been runners-up in 2002 and 2019.