After emerging out as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal players and coaches received a grand salute from President Sall.
Senegal players and coaches were memorably rewarded by President Macky Sall as they came out as champions of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
In what seemed like a dramatic finale, Aliou Cisse’s side defeated Egypt in the penalty shootout at the Olembe Stadium. Sadio Mane’s concluding penalty allowed the Lions of Teranga to lift their first-ever AFCON title in their history.
Suitably so, a fine reception was set up at the presidential palace in Dakar on Tuesday evening. And the West African nation’s chief handed out a plot of land to each and every player and coach of the team.
Along with that, they also received a prize reward of $87,000 individually. President Sall also granted the highest possible honour to all those involved with the Senegal national team. Making them Grand Officers of the National Order of the Lion.
Sall said as quoted by Metro: “In addition, as a token of gratitude, and on behalf of the nation. The players and other members of the official delegation will each receive a special bonus of 50 million franc CFA ($87,412). And a 200 square metre plot of land in Dakar.”
In addition to this, Sall also announced that the Senegal squad will receive a 200 square metre area in Diamniadio. It will mark the place where a new national stadium will be constructed and inaugurated on February 22.
President Sall also heaped praises of the coach, Cisse, for his relentless efforts during the tournament.
He said: “Here you are, on top of Africa. Thanks to your fighting spirit, your talent and your commitment. You have brought back to us the pride and honour that marks great people.”
“Thank you to coach Aliou ‘El Tactico’. As I said, he doesn’t talk much, he doesn’t make noise. But he is efficient, and he brought us the Africa Cup with his valiant team.”
“Thank you, from all those who were with you. Through quiet strength and imperturbable serenity, you have shown your qualities as a leader of men.”
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