Senegal's President, Macky Sall, has congratulated the country's players and coaches on winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
On Sunday, February 6, Aliou Cisse's side upset Egypt on penalties to win the African showpiece for the first time, with Sadio Mane hitting the decisive penalty in the thrilling shoot-out.
During a ceremony held at the presidential palace in Dakar on Tuesday night, February 8, Senegal's leader presented each of the players and coaches with a piece of land in Dakar, $87,000 each and bestowed on them Senegal's highest honor, Grand Officers of the National Order of the Lion.
“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,” said Sall as quoted by Metro.