Senegal Celebrates Football Victory While Navigating Debt Talks
Fans celebrate Senegal's goal in the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Dakar, Senegal, Jan. 18.
Photographer: Misper Apawu/AP Photo
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared a public holiday following the national football team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations championship Sunday, providing a morale boost to a country grappling with a debt crisis.
The Lions of Teranga defeated AFCON host Morocco in a dramatic final to claim their second title after winning in 2022. Liverpool legend Sadio Mané, 33, played a key role in both triumphs, cementing his legacy as one of Africa’s greatest players.