Senegal won their first Afcon final after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties
Audio By Carbonatix
Senegal's President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team's win at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
The president, who was outside the country, cancelled the last leg of his trip to welcome back the football stars to Senegal on Monday.
President Sall will award the team on Tuesday at the presidential palace, public broadcaster RTS television reported.
Senegal won their first Afcon final after two previous defeats in finals in 2019 and 2002.
They beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties on Sunday to earn their victory after the final ended goalless following extra time.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
PURC gives ECG 48 hours to fix prepaid metering concerns
2 minutes -
Makola No. 2 Market managers justify rent increase amid traders’ protests
4 minutes -
Mahama to deliver 2026 State of the Nation Address today
8 minutes -
Rapid prepaid electricity depletion not caused by smart meters – Adomako-Mensah rejects ECG’s assertion
9 minutes -
GoldBod warns licence holders over failure to file monthly gold transaction reports
25 minutes -
E&P controls 45% of Ghana’s mining operations, eyes greater role in economic growth
28 minutes -
UEW lecturer questions scientific rigor of EPA’s Nano Copper river clean-up
39 minutes -
NAPO’s guidance key to my 2012 victory – Afenyo-Markin
43 minutes -
Police arrest 7 over fake traffic fine scam targeting mobile money users
48 minutes -
NDPC, DTI rally stakeholders to drive 2026 human capital development agenda
53 minutes -
GNAPS welcomes government’s declaration of Wednesdays as Fugu Day
58 minutes -
CHRAJ Director laments delay in implementation of Disability Act
1 hour -
Secure customs system critical to Ghana’s competitiveness – Trade Minister
1 hour -
Stakeholders push for more women’s participation in governance
1 hour -
Media key to national security – GAF
1 hour