Senegal celebrates the men’s soccer championship title in the African Cup of Nations

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Dakar, Senegal - 20 January 2026
1. Various of people in Dakar celebrating the victory in the streets, Senegal team on bus
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The triumphant Senegal soccer team paraded through the streets of Dakar on Tuesday following the tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time.

Senegal defeated host Morocco 1 - 0 in a dramatic fashion after a heated final in Rabat.

After the parade, the players were expected to be received at the presidential palace later in the day.

Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the game in extra-time for the Teranga Lions. A chaotic game saw some fans trying to storm the field at one point.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called the Senegalese team’s decision to walk off the pitch “unacceptable” Monday in a statement echoed by the Confederation of African Football.



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