Overnight celebrations in Senegal after AFCON win
Football fans in Senegal celebrated overnight the country’s first Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament win on Sunday.
Videos of people dancing while holding the country’s flag were shared online:
Incredible scenes in Dakar after #TeamSenegal deservedly win their first Afcon title.
Brilliant video capturing the flavour from my @BBCAfrica Sport colleague @emelinenn
It’s been a long time coming! It’s going to be quite a night!! #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/8879mPwhuB
— Piers Edwards (@piers_e) February 7, 2022
The excitement was evident in entertainment spots:
No one will sleep in this country tonight!#Senegal #AFCON pic.twitter.com/Z56PRbo30W
— Chika Oduah (@chikaoduah) February 6, 2022
On the streets, people celebrated the win in style:
Scenes in Dakar right now.
Senegal are going to celebrate this for years to come. Well deserved. #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/507cHP8umk
— Georgie (@georgiendirangu) February 6, 2022
Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first Afcon win after two previous final defeats.
Coach Aliou Cissé, who as a player missed a crucial penalty in the 2002 final defeat and was the coach when the team was defeated in the finals three years ago, was praised online:
Aliou Cisse A local Coach! A Champion! A Legend! RESPECT! #SENEGY #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/RohSTQO6Hc
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) February 6, 2022
Senegal and Egypt will meet again next month in a play-off for a spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Source: Ghana News