CAF have announced the Team of the Tournament of the 2021 African Cup of Nations.
The tournament ended on Sunday evening with Senegal lifting their first ever AFCON title after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties, with the match remaining goalless after 120 minutes.
As a consequence, Senegal had four players in the Team of the Tournament.
Sadio Mane, who was also named Player of the Tournament, leads the way, alongside Edouard Mendy, who clinched the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award.
In addition, left-back Saliou Ciss and midfielder Nampalys Mendy made the selection, while captain Kalidou Koulibaly did not make it.
AFCON runners-up Egypt had three stars in the BEST XI of this year’s AFCON, including Mohamed Salah.
Orlando Pirates forward Gabadinho Mhango did not make the selection, which also includes 11 substitutes despite his memorable tournament for the Flames.
Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski also didn’t make the Team of the Tournament, nor the bench despite his superb showing for the Pharaohs.
You can find the complete AFCON Team of the Tournament below:
GK: Edouard Mendy (Senegal)
DF: Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso)
DF: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
DF: Mohamed Abdelmoneim (Egypt)
DF: Saliou Ciss (Senegal)
MF: Nampalys Mendy (Senegal)
MF: Mohamed Elneny (Egypt)
MF: Ibrahim Blati Toure (Burkina Faso)
FW:Â Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
FW: Sadio Mane (Senegal)
FW: Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon)
