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Senegal Player Ratings: Teranga Lions dominate historic Afcon final

  • CAN 2022 Sénégal Edouard Mendy Saliou CissGetty Images

    Edouard Mendy - 8/10

    He produced fine saves when called to action and he ultimately saved a penalty that led to Senegal's triumph.

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  • Abdou Diallo Senegal 2022 AfconGetty Images

    Abdou Diallo - 8/10

    Continued his fine partnership with Kalidou Koulibaly and he made crucial stops to limit the attacking threat from the Egyptians.

  • Salah Koulibaly Afcon final Egypt Senegal 2022Getty

    Kalidou Koulibaly - 8/10

    The Napoli centre-back was solid at the heart of Senegal's defence and he also coordinated the team from the back. 

  • Saliou Ciss of Senegal.Getty Images.

    Saliou Ciss - 8.5/10

    Ciss was a constant threat for Egyptian defenders. He was more involved as a left-winger and he won a penalty for Aliou Cisse's men in the first 10 minutes of the game. 

  • Bouna Sarr of Senegal.Backpagepix.

    Bouna Sarr - 8/10

    Sarr made some overlapping runs to support the attack and defensively, he caged Mostafa Mohamed and Trezeguet.

  • Nampalys Mendy of Senegal.Backpagepix.

    Nampalys Mendy - 8/10

    It was another strong display from the Leicester City star as the Teranga Lions dominated the midfield battle.

  • Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye.Backpagepix.

    Idrissa Gueye - 7.5/10

    Gueye was everywhere on the pitch and he won the most tackles in the game (8). 

  • Senegal's midfielder Cheikhou KouyateGetty Images

    Cheikhou Kouyate - 8/10

    Kouyate coordinated the midfield set-up with his experience but he appeared exhausted after the hour-mark. 

  • Ismaila Sarr of Senegal.Backpagepix.

    Ismaila Sarr - 8/10

    Contributed to Senegal's flying start with his runs and dribbles on the flanks which made him a handful for Egypt defenders. Unfortunately, his teammates could not connect to his crosses. 

  • Sadio Mane Senegal 2022Getty

    Sadio Mane - 8.5/10

    Missed the spot-kick that could have given Senegal an early lead and he looked tired towards the end of extra time. 

    However, the 2019 African Footballer of the Year turned up when it mattered most to score the winning penalty in the shoot-out. 

  • Famara Diedhiou SenegalGetty

    Famara Diedhiou 8/10

    Diedhiou's presence upfront kept the Equatorial Guinea defenders on their toes.

  • Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Dieng of Senegal.Backpagepix.

    Bamba Dieng - 8/10

    Came off the bench to add more life to the game when the players looked tired. 

    The Marseille striker made three attempts to put Senegal ahead but they were saved by goalkeeper Abou Gabal. 

  • Boulaye Dia and Chembezi Denis in Senegal vs Malawi 2021 AfconBackpage

    Boulaye Dia - 7.5/10

    Replaced Sarr and he contributed to the Teranga Lions' dominance up front.