23.01.2026 14:13
The Senegal National Team, winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, was welcomed with great enthusiasm in their country. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye awarded the national team players a cash prize of 75 million CFA francs (approximately 115,000 euros) and allocated a 1500 square meter plot of land in the tourist area of Petite Côte. This gesture was considered one of the most notable rewards given to the athletes.
The Senegal National Team, winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, was welcomed with great enthusiasm in their country. The awards given to the "Lions of Teranga," who defeated Morocco in extra time to reach the championship, drew attention.
NOTABLE GESTURE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye decided to allocate land in a tourist area to the national team players in addition to a cash prize. President Faye emphasized that the players represent not only a sporting achievement on the field but also the honor of the country.
CASH AND LAND GIVEN TO PLAYERS
Each player in the championship squad was awarded 75 million CFA francs, which is approximately 115 thousand euros. In addition, the players were allocated a 1500 square meter plot of land in the Petite Côte region, one of Senegal's important tourism centers.
PETITE CÔTE: THE CENTER OF TOURISM
Stretching from the south of Dakar to the Gambian border, Petite Côte is known for its seaside resorts and is among the country's most valuable coastal areas. The land award was considered one of the most notable gestures given to athletes in Senegal.