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AFCON 2025: Senegal president rewards winners with cash and plots of land

Players are beginning to return to their club after claiming the nation's second crown

Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged significant financial rewards and land grants to each member of the country’s Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad following their dramatic triumph on Sunday.

Senegal secured their second AFCON title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Morocco in Rabat, in a final marked by controversy and lengthy stoppages.

Ismaila Sarr had a late goal ruled out before Morocco were awarded a disputed penalty, an incident that saw several Senegal players initially walk towards the tunnel before being called back onto the pitch by captain Sadio Mane.

After a delay of almost 20 minutes, Brahim Diaz attempted a Panenka penalty that was saved by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The moment was followed by further confusion, with reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf helping to guard Mendy’s towel amid interference from Moroccan ball boys.

The team were welcomed home with an open-top bus parade through Dakar, watched by thousands of supporters, before attending a ceremony at the presidential palace on Tuesday.

Addressing the squad, President Faye confirmed that each of the 28 players will receive 75 million CFA francs, equivalent to around $134,900, alongside a 1,500 square metre coastal plot of land. The total cash payout amounts to 2.1 billion CFA francs, or approximately $3.7 million.

Members of Senegal’s football federation will receive 50 million CFA francs, roughly $89,600, and 1,000 square metre plots, while other members of the Senegalese delegation are set to receive 20 million CFA francs and 500 square metre plots.

Speaking at the ceremony, Faye praised the players for their achievement. “Dear Lions, you have honoured the flag entrusted to you. You have honoured Senegal,” he said. “You have shown by example that when Senegalese people move forward together with discipline and confidence, no challenge is beyond their reach.”

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Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.

Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.

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