We deserve to win trophy, says Senegal coach Cisse

Senegal forward Sadio Mane (centre) and teammates celebrate their 3-1 victory over Burkina Faso at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations final. The top-ranked Senegalese (world No. 20) have never won the tournament despite reaching the final twice in 2002 and 2019 and will face either Egypt or hosts Cameroon on Sunday.

YAOUNDE (Cameroon) • Twice Senegal have reached the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, only to fail on both occasions.

Sadio Mane is hoping it will be a third time lucky for the Lions of Teranga.

After Senegal overcame Burkina Faso 3-1 on Wednesday to reach their second consecutive Afcon final, the Liverpool forward hailed his teammates before calling for a similar effort against either Egypt or hosts Cameroon – the sides contested the other semi-final yesterday.