The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, announced a paid day off on January 19 to celebrate the victory of the national team against Morocco.

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was enthusiastically welcomed by the crowd in Dakar after the national team's victory, the Lions of Teranga, in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, against Morocco, with a score of 1-0 after extra time. In this festive context, he announced that Monday, January 19, will be a paid day off for all Senegalese, so they can celebrate their heroes. Together with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the president praised the team, emphasizing that the players fought with honor and dignity for the entire nation. On social media, Faye continued to express gratitude to the players for their courage and solidarity demonstrated against the opposition, marking a historic victory for Senegal.