Senegal's African Cup of Nations, AFCON, winning side continue to be feted across the West African country for their historic feat.
The Teranga Lions arrived in Dakar on Monday to massive a street procession after they had been received on
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On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the official government ceremony to celebrate the team was held in Dakar.
President Macky Sall announced a package that included parcels of land and a cash sum. All members of the team were also handed the highest national award of the country.
Details of the package for each member is below:
1 - The country's highest medal
2 - 50 Million CFA (US$87,000)
3 - 200 meter square in the capital, Dakar
4 - 500 meter square in Diamniadio - a futuristic city outside Dakar
Senegalese President @Macky_Sall rewarded each member of the Senegal National football team with the country's highest medal; 50 Million CFA (US$87,000), two plots of land - 200 meter square in Dakar and 500 meter square in Diamniadio, following their victory in the #AFCON2021pic.twitter.com/SAfrE1ZFN9