Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu has lauded new African champions Senegal after winning the Nations Cup on Sunday
The Saudi-based forward watched as Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to be crowned African champions for the first time in their history
Christian Atsu came close to winning the trophy in 2015 after Ghana lost to Ivory in the finals on penalties despite taking a two-goal lead

Christian Atsu, the Africa Cup of Nations best player in 2015, is amazed by the quality of the Senegalese team after winning the tournament in Cameroon.

The Teranga Lions defeated Egypt on penalties to win the competition for the first time in the West African country's history.

Atsu, who came close to lifting the title in 2015 with Ghana, took to social media to congratulate Senegal for their triumph.

Christian Atsu during his days with the Black Stars. SOURCE: @ghanafaofficial @CAF_Online — Christian Atsu amazed with the quality in Senegal team. SOURCE: @ghanafaofficial @CAF_Online
Source: Twitter

"Too much quality in this Senegal team. Congratulations to them," wrote the Al Raed player.

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The footballer missed Ghana's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after staying away from the team since the 2019 tournament.

The 29-year-old was the star for Ghana in 2015, carrying the team all the way to the finals, only for the Black Stars to throw away a two-goal penalty lead and lose to Ivory Coast.

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Christian Atsu was adjudged the Orange Man of the Competition at the 2015 African Cup of Nations as Ghana reached the final.

The then Newcastle United star was in top form for the Black Stars, scoring two goals at the competition in Equatorial Guinea.

He also won the goal of the tournament with his strike against Guinea in the semi-finals of the tournament.

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The Lions of Teranga stunned Egypt 4-2 on post-match penalties to win the continental showpiece.

The thrilling match played at Olembe's Pau Biya Stadium had to be decided via the shootouts after both teams settled for a goalless draw in regulation time.

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Lukman Mumuni

Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.