West Africa rejoices after Senegal wins its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations crown
Senegalese President Macky Sall has declared Monday a national holiday to celebrate the country's"brilliant victory" in Africa Cup.Dakar has exploded with joy at the final whistle as Sadio Mane's Senegal beat Mohamed Salah's Egypt for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations crown.
"African champions. What a game! What a team! You did it. Beautiful moment of football, beautiful moment of communion and national pride. Congratulations to our heroes," Senegalese President Macky Sall tweeted after the Lions' win on Sunday night. The president, who had been due to visit Comoros at the end of a trip that took in Egypt and Ethiopia, also cancelled the last leg in order to welcome the triumphant Lions on their return to Dakar at 1300GMT on Monday, RTS television said.
Dakar erupted when Liverpool star Mane scored the decisive penalty to give Senegal the win in a shoot-out after the final finished goalless at the end of extra time.Hundreds of supporters in Senegal jerseys flocked to Independence Square, near the presidential palace in the heart of Dakar, to celebrate.ROARING: A nation behind the brave lions of taranga
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