The Lions of Teranga went into the Africa Cup of Nations as pre-tournament favourites but their group form suggested they wouldn't live up to their tag in Cameroon.
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Senegal only amassed five points in their group but tournament football is a marathon, not a sprintCredit: AFP
A lot can change in a tournament and the climax of AFCON 2022 sees Senegal win the title.
They beat record-winners Egypt in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout with Liverpool star Sadio Mane firing in the winning spot-kick.
It's despair for Mohamed Salah and Egypt but Senegal are in rejoice.
And marvelbet369.com takes a look at the best pictures and videos of how the final unfolded and how the resulting celebrations got under way.
Thousands of fans gathered at the Monument of Renaissance in Senegal's capital DakarCredit: AFP
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Mane had a penalty saved in the opening minutes of the finalCredit: AFP
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But he made no mistake when stepping up in the shootoutCredit: AFP
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This is what it means to become African championsCredit: AFP
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And this is how it feels to lose an AFCON finalCredit: AFP
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BUNDLE!Credit: AFP
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Mane's attempts to console Liverpool teammate Salah may have fallen on deaf ears, such was the Egyptian's hurtCredit: sky sports
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It's ecstasy in DakarCredit: AFP
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The partying will go on long into the nightCredit: AFP
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Do NOT try this at homeCredit: AFP
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Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse would've had an uncertain future if they didn't win AFCONCredit: AFP
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Mane won the Player of the Tournament prizeCredit: AFP
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Edouard Mendy, who saved a penalty in the shootout, won the Goalkeeper of the Tournament prizeCredit: AFP
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Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar won the AFCON 2022 Golden Boot, scoring eight goals in the tournamentCredit: AFP
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Salah's wait for a first AFCON title goes onCredit: AFP
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A runners-up medal is no good to SalahCredit: Getty
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Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly was presented with the trophy in the standsCredit: AFP
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And lifted the trophy on the pitch with his teammatesCredit: AFP
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Senegal. AFCON 2022 championsCredit: AFP
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