Liverpool stars Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah went head-to-head in the finals of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties after the two sides played out a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes.Senegal were the stronger of the two sides on paper and also dominated their opponents throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Egypt, having only scored four goals so far this tournament, had to go through tpenalty shootouts against Ivory Coast and Cameroon on their way to the final.Mohamed Salah was by far the standout player for Egypt, with the forward having a spectacular season with Liverpool so far. Cameroon, on the other hand, boasted a wealth of talented players such as Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibay and Edouard Mendy.The game was hotly contested from the off as Senegal won a penalty in the 3rd minute after Mohamed Abdelmonem fouled Saliou Ciss in the box. However, Sadio Mane saw his attempt saved by Gabaski in goal.Senegal kept the pressure on as Ismaila Sarr looked dangerous bombing down the right wing. This became a theme of the first half, until Egypt finally showed some attacking threat as Salah saw his shot saved by Mendy in the 43rd minute.The two sides went in at half-time level, with Senegal looking likely to break the deadlock. The second half started much the same as Gabaski pulled off another great save from Famara Diedhiou after some good work down the wing from Sarr.At this point, the goalkeeper was the only person keeping Egypt in the game. The Pharoahs were second best by far as they were constantly on the backfoot throughout the game. Wael Gomaa's side did well to frustrate Senegal as the two sides finished the 90 minutes level at 0-0.Senegal continued to assert their dominance in extra time, forcing Gabaski to make three smart saves. However, neither side could find the winner, leading to a penalty shootout.Mohamed Abdelmonem and Mohanad Lasheen failed to score as Senegal won 4-2 on penalties, with Salah not getting the opportunity to take his spot-kick. His Liverpool teammate Mane, however, scored the final penalty to seal the victory for the Lions of Teranga.Liverpool superstars Mane and Salah did not have the impact they would have wanted to during the AFCON finalMane was named AFCON Player of the TournamentThere was much fanfare about the prospect of Liverpool forwards Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah coming up against each other in the AFCON final. However, the Liverpool stars were kept rather quiet throughout the game.Despite Senegal's dominance over proceedings, it was Watford forward Ismaila Sarr who outshone his compatriot on the night. As for Salah, Egypt did not pose much of an attacking threat and the Liverpool forward was given little to no service throughout the game.Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski took most of the plaudits on the night as he kept Senegal out on multiple occasions. The shot-stopper even saved Bouna Sarr spot-kick during the penalty shootout but was let down by his teammates as Senegal won the competition.With that being said, here are the best Twitter reactions to Senegal beating Egypt to win AFCON:Football@FootballSenegalWe did it —— CHAMPION D’AFRIQUE #TeamSenegal #TotalEnergiesAFCON20213:18 AM · Feb 7, 2022192874000We did it —— CHAMPION D’AFRIQUE #TeamSenegal #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 https://t.co/7R1ncpevlNGary Al-Smith@garyalsmithAFCON 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕Sadio Mane missed a penalty v Cameroon.AFCON 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗Sadio Mane missed penalties v Kenya and Uganda.AFCON 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏Sadio Mane misses a penalty v Egypt.#AFCONwithGary12:51 PM · Feb 7, 20221764317AFCON 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕Sadio Mane missed a penalty v Cameroon.AFCON 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗Sadio Mane missed penalties v Kenya and Uganda.AFCON 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏Sadio Mane misses a penalty v Egypt.#AFCONwithGary https://t.co/8GDyJuGKqHMusa Okwonga@OkwongaSadio Mané you absolute superhero. To face destiny twice, to be denied in devastating fashion and then to come right back. Absolutely amazing. Sporting guts beyond words. #AFCON20213:17 AM · Feb 7, 20223009350Sadio Mané you absolute superhero. To face destiny twice, to be denied in devastating fashion and then to come right back. Absolutely amazing. Sporting guts beyond words. #AFCON2021B/R Football@brfootballSadio Mane with the penalty to win it after he missed in normal time.CLUTCH.3:17 AM · Feb 7, 2022292363785Sadio Mane with the penalty to win it after he missed in normal time.CLUTCH. https://t.co/oA0mIazYUfB/R Football@brfootballSadio Mané with Mo Salah after the penalty shootout 🥺(via @ESbeINSPORTS) 3:53 AM · Feb 7, 20222762271Sadio Mané with Mo Salah after the penalty shootout 🥺(via @ESbeINSPORTS) https://t.co/IUOUGI2hV6The Great KE👑🇰🇪@TheGreatKELast kick that has made Senegal BEST IN THE WORLD. Congratulations to Mendy and Mane #AFCON20214:20 AM · Feb 7, 202228645Last kick that has made Senegal BEST IN THE WORLD. Congratulations to Mendy and Mane #AFCON2021 https://t.co/BDBywQV2NPFootball Tweet ⚽@Football__Tweet Premier League winner Champions League winner Club World Cup winner🏅 African Ballon d'Or Premier League top scorer And now... Winner of Senegal's first ever #AFCON2021 SADIO MANÉ IS SIMPLY A LEGEND! 🦁3:18 AM · Feb 7, 20222213325🏆 Premier League winner 🏆 Champions League winner 🏆 Club World Cup winner🏅 African Ballon d'Or⚽️ Premier League top scorer And now... 🏆 Winner of Senegal's first ever #AFCON2021 SADIO MANÉ IS SIMPLY A LEGEND! 🌟🇸🇳🦁 https://t.co/M1Y65XMHUpJamie Carragher@Carra23That is why your best penalty taker should never go fifth. Mo Salah not taking a penalty for Egypt in a shootout in a final is madness. Also happened to Ronaldo years ago for Portugal v Spain. #AFCON2021 #SENEGY3:16 AM · Feb 7, 2022434834002That is why your best penalty taker should never go fifth. Mo Salah not taking a penalty for Egypt in a shootout in a final is madness. Also happened to Ronaldo years ago for Portugal v Spain. #AFCON2021 #SENEGYGOAL@goalGabaski appreciation post. Stepping up for Egypt when it matters most 2:38 AM · Feb 7, 2022218212639Gabaski appreciation post. Stepping up for Egypt when it matters most 🇪🇬 https://t.co/udXWtsT7UPESPN FC@ESPNFCOne penalty save vs. Ivory CoastTwo penalty saves vs. CameroonOne penalty save vs. SenegalEgypt's backup keeper Gabaski has been CLUTCH 12:40 PM · Feb 7, 20225985783One penalty save vs. Ivory CoastTwo penalty saves vs. CameroonOne penalty save vs. SenegalEgypt's backup keeper Gabaski has been CLUTCH 💪 https://t.co/3BYRgR7GLvB/R Football@brfootballRound of 16: Ivory CoastQuarterfinal: MoroccoSemifinal: CameroonFinal: SenegalAll four of Egypt’s knockout games have gone to extra time 🤯2:33 AM · Feb 7, 20224809413Round of 16: Ivory CoastQuarterfinal: MoroccoSemifinal: CameroonFinal: SenegalAll four of Egypt’s knockout games have gone to extra time 🤯 https://t.co/pVhDm0D7hw#TeamEgypt🇪🇬@thebidowayGabaski is Egypt and Egypt is Gabaski.1:45 AM · Feb 7, 2022482112Gabaski is Egypt and Egypt is Gabaski.GOAL@goalMohamed Salah being asked if he wants to referee 1:49 AM · Feb 7, 2022328343067Mohamed Salah being asked if he wants to referee 😂 https://t.co/1c3WTxLKcj🏴‍☠️@FuadCadaniVincent Aboubukar in the crowd to make sure he sees Salah failure in the flesh, I respect this level of hate.1:04 AM · Feb 7, 2022128072390Vincent Aboubukar in the crowd to make sure he sees Salah failure in the flesh, I respect this level of hate.Ciaran@speltciaMane with Salah later3:25 AM · Feb 7, 202248038Mane with Salah later https://t.co/pHIElwqfxNLiverpool FC@LFCCommiserations @MoSalah, you should be proud of an incredible tournament 3:25 AM · Feb 7, 2022515213953Commiserations @MoSalah, you should be proud of an incredible tournament 👊 https://t.co/C6tcnBRWXgESPN UK@ESPNUKSadio Mane has been named AFCON Player of the Tournament 3:41 AM · Feb 7, 20227505441Sadio Mane has been named AFCON Player of the Tournament 👏🏆 https://t.co/GtDDksgqDXVERSUS@vsrsusRedemption for Senegal’s coach. Aliou Cissé who once missed a penalty in an AFCON final. This means so much 4:01 AM · Feb 7, 202246301105Redemption for Senegal’s coach. Aliou Cissé who once missed a penalty in an AFCON final. This means so much ❤️ https://t.co/Ouj8ROxe1IB/R Football@brfootball Champions League UEFA Super Cup The BEST FIFA Men's Goalkeeper AFCONEdouard Mendy adds another trophy to his collection 3:22 AM · Feb 7, 2022329466725✅ Champions League✅ UEFA Super Cup✅ The BEST FIFA Men's Goalkeeper✅ AFCONEdouard Mendy adds another trophy to his collection 🏆 https://t.co/2LaRflWnxu#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆@CAF_OnlineWait for it. 🤣#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #SENEGY | #TeamSenegal | @Fsfofficielle4:55 AM · Feb 7, 20221729466Wait for it. 🤣#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #SENEGY | #TeamSenegal | @Fsfofficielle https://t.co/eh5oDotr0G