US EditionSenegal President greets team as triumphant players receive heroes welcome in Dakar
Senegal’s Teranga Lions won the Africa Cup of Nations after extra-time goal by Pape Gueye, with a victory parade and presidential reception planned to honor their performance.
- On Monday, January 19, the Senegal national team, the Teranga Lions, arrived in Dakar just after midnight after beating host Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.
- Senegal players briefly walked off the pitch in protest of a penalty decision in second-half stoppage time, while the Rabat stadium saw chaotic moments including fans involved in pitch disturbances.
- Outside Dakar's airport, fans in national colours greeted the team, waving flags, blaring horns, and chanting, while President Bassirou Diomaye Faye praised their exemplary conduct.
- The African champion will parade through the streets of Dakar on Tuesday morning and will have a presidential palace reception later in the day.
- Fans alternated between protest over perceived unfairness and widespread pride in the victory, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino calling the walk-off `unacceptable` on Monday, a stance echoed by the Confederation of African Football.
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Dakar. While the FIFA Disciplinary Commission is studying possible punishments against Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, for inciting his players to leave the pitch in the African Cup of Nations final against Morocco, the flamboyant champions held a triumphant parade for Dakar, where thousands of people hailed the Lions of the Teranga.
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