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DAKAR, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegal’s African Cup of Nations, AFCON, winning side continue to be feted across the West African country for their historic feat.
The Teranga Lions arrived in Dakar on Monday to massive a street procession after they had been received on the tarmac by President Macky Sall and a government delegation.
On Tuesday, the official government ceremony to celebrate the team was held in Dakar.
President Macky Sall announced a package that included parcels of land and a cash sum. All members of the team were also handed the highest national award of the country.
The package for each member: The country’s highest medal; 50 Million CFA (US$87,000); 200 meter square in the capital, Dakar; and 500 meter square in Diamniadio – a futuristic city outside Dakar. — NNN-AGENCIES
