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Here are the latest news and updates from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):
Latest News
- Egypt wins AFCON 2021: Egypt has won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating Senegal 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final match on February 6, 2022, at the Suez Stadium in Egypt.
- Senegal's Sadio Mané misses penalty: Senegal's star player Sadio Mané missed a crucial penalty in the shootout, allowing Egypt to win the title.
- Egypt's Mohamed Salah scores in final: Egypt's Mohamed Salah scored in the final match, but it was not enough to secure a win in regular time. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, leading to the penalty shootout.
Group Stage Results
- Group A: Egypt, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Sierra Leone
- Group B: Senegal, Guinea, Malawi, and Zimbabwe
- Group C: Morocco, Ghana, Comoros, and Cape Verde
- Group D: Tunisia, Mali, Gambia, and Mauritania
Knockout Stage Results
- Round of 16: Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout, Senegal defeated Cape Verde 2-0, Morocco defeated Malawi 2-1, and Tunisia defeated Nigeria 1-0.
- Quarterfinals: Egypt defeated Morocco 2-1, Senegal defeated Tunisia 1-0, Algeria defeated Ivory Coast 3-1, and Mali defeated Equatorial Guinea 2-0.
- Semifinals: Egypt defeated Algeria 2-1, and Senegal defeated Mali 3-1.
Top Scorers
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt) - 3 goals
- Sadio Mané (Senegal) - 3 goals
- Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco) - 3 goals
- Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) - 2 goals
- Abdoulaye Diarra (Mali) - 2 goals
Upcoming Matches
- Third Place Match: Algeria vs. Mali (February 5, 2022)
- Final: Egypt vs. Senegal (February 6, 2022)
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking reputable sports news sources or the official AFCON website.