Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations more times than any other country and possess the continent's greatest player in Mohamed Salah, but their third shootout in four knockout games proved one too many as they were beaten by Senegal in Sunday's final.
In truth, the Pharaohs could have few complaints having already scraped past Ivory Coast in the last 16 and Cameroon in the semi-finals on penalties.
Add their extra-time victory over Morocco into the mix and it was no surprise Egypt arrived at the Paul Biya Stadium sapped mentally and physically against a Senegal side who had another day to prepare and an easier route to the final.
