Senegal fans celebrate in the streets of Dakar after winning Afcon 2021 - in pictures

Sadio Mane converts winning spot kick in final victory over Egypt on Sunday

Senegalese football fans celebrate in Dakar, Senegal after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Egypt held in Yaounde, Cameroon. Senegal defeated Egypt in a penalty shoot out to win the 2021 Afcon title. EPA

Senegalese football fans celebrate with a giant-sized replica of the Afcon trophy in Dakar, Senegal. EPA

Senegalese football fans celebrate in Dakar, Senegal. EPA

Senegalese football fans celebrate in Dakar, Senegal. EPA

An emotional Senegalese football fan celebrates in Dakar, Senegal. EPA

Senegal football supporters celebrate in Dakar. AFP

Supporters of the Senegal national football team celebrate in Dakar. AFP

Supporters of Senegal national football team celebrate in Dakar. AFP

Senegal fans celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 final. Reuters

Senegal fans celebrate in Dakar after winning the Africa Cup of Nations. Reuters

Supporters of Senegal's national football team celebrate in the streets of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. EPA

Senegal fans celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 final. Reuters

Senegal fans celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 final in Dakar, Senegal. Reuters

Senegal's fans celebrate in Dakar after winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 final. Reuters

Senegal's victory in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final was greeted with wild celebrations in the streets of the Senegalese capital of Dakar on Sunday night.

After witnessing their national team win the Afcon title for the first time in their history, Senegalese football fans partied, danced, and let off flares to mark the occasion.

Senegal's President, Macky Sall, then on Monday declared a public holiday to celebrate the achievement.

The Lions were crowned African champions after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time ended goalless. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane converted the winning spot kick at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon.

After the final heartbreak in the previous edition in 2019 - where they lost to Algeria - Senegal, also finalists in 2002, lived up to their status as Africa's highest-ranked national team to clinch the title.

Check out some of the best photos from the celebrations in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.