AFCON: The Head of State and the Prime Minister Share in the National Fervor Following the Lions’ Victory

Press releases - 2026 January 18



The final of the Africa Cup of Nations was watched by the President of the Republic and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in an intense atmosphere, driven by the passion of the game, hope, and the tension of a historic moment for Senegalese football.

At the end of an epic and heroic match won by Senegal, a spontaneous outpouring of popular enthusiasm immediately took place in front of the Presidential Palace.


The President of the Republic and the Prime Minister went out to meet the crowds who had gathered to celebrate the victory, sharing with them a moment of joy, pride, and national unity.

By raising the national flag to the summit of African football, the Lions of Senegal offered the country far more than a title: a moment of togetherness, collective emotion, and unity around the symbols of the Nation.