Senegal’s President Macky Sall declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team’s first ever African Cup of Nations crown following their victory against Egypt, public television announced.
Sall, who had been due to visit Comoros at the end of a trip that took in Egypt and Ethiopia, cancelled the last leg in order to welcome the triumphant Lions on their return to Dakar today (Monday), RTS said.
Led by Liverpool star Sadio Mane, Senegal overcame Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out at Sunday’s final in Cameroon. The game had finished goalless after extra time.
After two previous final defeats in 2002 and 2019, Senegal finally claimed their first Cup of Nations title.
The Lions will be decorated by Sall on Tuesday at the presidential palace in Dakar, RTS television said.
“The president of the republic declared Monday a public holiday, a paid day off, following the brilliant victory of the Lions,” RTS said, citing a presidential decree.
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Congratulations Senegal. I rejoice with you.
God bless Nigeria.
That is how it is done. You celebrate champions not round of 16 loosers.(treating them to a lavish banquet dinner) No shame? LMFAO! Growing up as a child I have never seen where African Parents celebrate failure.
Who are round of 16 losers being celebrated?
Sorry *Breakfast* And according to reliable sources Oga minister spent over 2.6 million from our purse in hosting them. For what my people? For crashing out in the round of 16!!!
Congratulations to the Senegalese