Senegal win CHAN 2022 after beating hosts Algeria

Senegal defeated hosts Algeria 5-4 in penalty shootout after a goalless match including extra time here on Saturday night to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2022).

The victory marked Senegal's first-ever CHAN trophy, just a year after winning the Africa Cup of Nations title.

The two teams battled for a 0-0 draw in first 90 minutes.

Extra time was also very tight competitive with far fewer chances as players tired to settle the score with penalties 5-4.

Despite the disappointment of losing on home soil, fans of the Desert Foxes, who were present at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in the southern suburbs of Algiers, cheered on the players as they made it to the CHAN final for the first time.

The efforts of the Desert Foxes were acknowledged by the new champions but Senegal head coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, said they were the stronger team. 

"The young team have suffered in a match like that," he said. "We played against a good team in Algeria, which didn't concede any goals and scored a lot of goals in this tournament. 

"We were really ready to suffer - we wanted to honour our country. I think these players showed their character that is why we won this trophy, congratulation to these kids."

Algeria coach Madjid Bougherra said he feels disappointed after losing 5-4 on penalties to Senegal in the final of the African Nations Championship.