Cameroon coach Wilfred Schafer says he was confident the Indomitable Lions would retain their trophy once the match went to penalties.
"I didn`t feel nervous when we missed our first penalty because I knew Alioum would save some of theirs - as far as I`m concerned he`s been the best goalkeeper in the tournament," the German revealed.
He added that his goalkeeper had performed so well, he should have been named in Caf`s `Team of the Tournament`.
Boukar missed out - placed behind Senegal stopper Mario Sylva.
"I can`t understand why Sylva was chosen as goalkeeper of the tournament. Alioum didn`t concede a single goal," Schafer added.
Cameroon`s captain Rigobert Song, one of those who missed a penalty for Cameroon, said he was relieved, but very happy.
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"I am a lucky captain," the Cologne defender said.
"It`s the second time that I`ve won this tournament as captain of the team - I just hope we can keep the atmosphere going to the World Cup."
While Cameroon cheered, Senegal`s coach Bruno Metsu conceded his team was beaten.
"Cameroon are the champions of Africa," the Frenchman sighed.
"We didn`t deserve to lose, but I wish I was in Schafer`s shoes. We just have to go away and keep working hard."
And striker El-Hadji Diouf, who`s poor performance was topped off by had a missed penalty in the shoot out, said Cameroon were worthy winners.
"The best team won today," Diouf said.
"We`re a bit disappointed. We just have to go away and focus on the World Cup," he added.
