Senegal President Macky Sall has rewarded the players and coaches of the Lions of Teranga for emerging as champions of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
During a reception held at the presidential palace in Dakar on Tuesday evening, the West African country’s leader gave each of the players and coaches a plot of land in Dakar.
Also, they were also rewarded $87,000 individually as President Sall bestowed upon them Senegal’s highest order, making them Grand Officers of the National Order of the Lion.
President Sall told players they had reached the “summit of Africa” while praising coach Cisse for his efforts.
“Here you are, on top of Africa. Thanks to your fighting spirit, your talent and your commitment, you have brought back to us the pride and honour that marks great people,” he said.
“Thank you to coach Aliou ‘El Tactico’. As I said, he doesn’t talk much, he doesn’t make noise, but he is efficient, and he brought us the Africa Cup with his valiant team.
“Thank you, from all those who were with you. Through quiet strength and imperturbable serenity, you have shown your qualities as a leader of men.”
The Senegalese government had declared Monday as a public holiday following the country’s success in Cameroon.
