SENEGAL-The President of Senegal, Macky Sall declares today a holiday in Senegal to celebrate the African Cup of Nation victory.
The national football team arrives in Senegal this evening as citizens took to the streets to welcome them amidst wild jubilation and celebration following their first-ever Afcon heartwarming victory.
Senegal beats Egypt 0-0 (4-2) in penalties to win the 2021 AFCON trophy for the first time having been coached by Aliou Cisse who missed a penalty in 2002 n a final shootout and lost to Algeria in 2018.
Fans at the Dakar Airport climbed polls awaiting the Teranga Loins.
Sadio Mane stated,” It’s the best day of my life and the best trophy of my life and I can’t express my feelings.” Sadio who is celebrated as the man of the game posted pictures of himself in bed with the beautiful trophy on social media which has since gone viral.
Sadio Mané was awarded the Best FIFA Men’s Player after ranking fifth in 2019 and fourth in 2020.
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