The delegation of the brand new continental champion -for the first time in history- returned to the Dakar-Yoff Airport and the crowd overflowed, wanting to pounce on the bus that was transporting their idols.
The team led by coach Aliou Cissé became champion the day before, defeating Egypt on penalties (4-2), after the 120 minutes of the final (90 regulations and 30 overtime) played at the Paul Yaoundé’s Biya finished goalless draw.
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macky sallpresident of Senegal, also did not hide his emotion for the African Cup title and declared that this Monday “will be a non-working day, but I pay”.
“Champions of Africa. What a game! What a team! They did it. Beautiful moment of football, communion and national pride. Congratulations to our heroes”expressed the highest authority on Twitter.
Something similar happened in Argentina when, as soon as the game with Egypt that gave the title to the team led by Sadio Mané, the thousands of Senegalese living in our country took to the streets to celebrate their joy at the achievement obtained.
From La Plata to Río Negro, a multitude of Africans showed their happiness even though they were thousands of kilometers away.
Source: Ambito
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