Senegal celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations title in style, after beating Mohamed Salah’s Egypt on penalties. In addition to being received by thousands of fans, the Senegalese team will also be rewarded by its president, Macky Sall.
The high representative of the country, confirmed through a statement on the social networks of the presidency that, players and coaches of the national team, will receive parcels and money as part of recognition for his reign in the contest.
“The players and the coaching staff will each receive 50 million CFA francs (approximately 50.000 euros), a plot of 200 square meters in Dakar and a plot of 500 square meters in Diamniadio“, a new city under construction about 30 kilometers from the capital, informed the Presidency.
For On the other hand, Macky Sall also awarded the National Order of the Lion, the largest and most important distinction in West Africa, at a ceremony at the presidential palace in Dakar.
In this way, the “Teranga Lions” entered the Olympus of football with their first continental championship and after so many years, they were able to celebrate a title in style and call themselves the kings of Africa.
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