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