Senegal poised to party with parade for Afcon champsListen to this articleSenegal forward Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations. “The Lions made an entire nation proud, beating the host country in those circumstances”, she told AFP, referring to the end of the match. The Moroccan FA said it had referred the incidents, including protests from Senegal players and fans, to the Confederation of African Football and FIFA. Amath Ndiaye, a 36-year-old street vendor who usually sells tissues, told AFP he has switched to hawking jerseys, flags, vuvuzelas and whistles for the duration of Afcon and the celebratory aftermath. : “I’m doing well”, he told AFP from Patte d’Oie, near the joyous crowd decked out in patriotic Senegalese gear and holding flags.

Source: Bangkok Post January 20, 2026 17:40 UTC