Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye joined a jubilant crowd in the streets of Dakar after the Lions of Teranga won the AFCON final against Morocco (1-0 a.e.t.).
In this moment of joy, the president announced that Monday, January 19, would be a paid holiday so that the Senegalese people could give their heroes a fitting welcome.
It was a visibly happy president who spoke on Sunday evening, amid the fervor of the Dakar crowd, to praise the performance of the Lions of Teranga, crowned African champions four years after their first and last continental title, at the end of a thrilling match against Morocco on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
“An epic match that raised Senegal’s colors to the top of African football.” On social media, the president continued to thank Pape Thiaw’s players for this historic victory.
“Faced with adversity and under immense pressure, you fought a heroic battle, showing courage, discipline, and solidarity,” said Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
A truly impressive and unprecedented match, one that will remain engraved in the history of African soccer, for better or for worse.
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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so this small boy is their president