5 reasons why Senegal can win the African Cup of Nations

#5 Never won the African Cup of Nations before and will be motivated than ever to bring the trophy home

Cameroon players watch the penalty shoot out with bated breath during the 2002 AFCON final

At times, no motivation is bigger than the motivation to do something no one else has done before, and make history. Over the years, Senegalese sides have been among the best to come out of Africa, but they have little to show for it.

In heartbreaking fashion, then captain and current coach Aliou Cisse missed the decisive penalty in the penalty shootout during the final of the 2002 African Cup of Nations against Cameroon, after the match ended 0-0 at 120 minutes.

However, with a Senegalese side that boasts some of the best talent in recent years, and with a coach that is desperate to redeem himself, it all seems to be lining up for Senegal to make history and lift their first ever AFCON title.