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AFCON trophy the most important in my life - Sadio Mane

An elated Sadio Mane says leading his country, Senegal to their first AFCON trophy is the best day of his life.

The Liverpool forward netted the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever AFCON title after the final ended goalless following extra time on Sunday.

The former Southampton forward had earlier seen a seventh-minute penalty saved by Pharaohs keeper Gabaski.

Chelsea discover opponent for Wednesday's Club World Cup clash

Chelsea will play Al Hilal in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup as the Asian Champions League winners came from behind to beat Al Jazira 6-1.

Thomas Tuchel's team, who have taken Reece James despite his injury concerns, will face the Saudi Arabian side in the UAE on 9 February.

Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo and ex-West Brom midfielder Matheus Pereira play for Al Hilal.

They were among the scorers in their rout of Al Jazira.

Senegal declares national holiday to celebrate first ever AFCON win

Senegal's President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team's first-ever AFCON crown following their victory against Egypt.

The Tarenga Lions will be decorated by Sall on Tuesday at the presidential palace in Dakar, RTS television said.

"The president of the republic declared Monday a public holiday, a paid day off, following the brilliant victory of the Lions," RTS said, citing a presidential decree.
 
Yussif Razak scored in the first half to hand Accra Great Olympics a 1-0 win against rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ga Mashie derby on Sunday.

The Dade who picked 4 points from the Phobians last season put up a gallant display in their Match Day 16 Ghana Premier League clash at the Accra Sports stadium. Maxwell Abbey Quaye smartly used Yussif as decoy to outwit the Hearts of Oak defence before the latter smashed home from close range – as he put the ball into the right corner on the half hour mark. 

Olympics are now unbeaten in their last three games against the champions after beating them 2-0 in the first round of last season before holding them to a 1-1 draw in the second round.

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