In a moment of national pride and unity, His Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hosted the Senegal national football team, the Teranga Lions at the Presidential Palace.
The ceremony served as an official send off for the squad as they prepare to travel to Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
During the event, President Faye presented the team with the national flag, a symbolic gesture meant to inspire the players as they carry the hopes of the country on their AFCON campaign.
Senegal, crowned African champions in 2021, will enter the tournament as one of the top contenders. The flag presentation represent the nation’s support for the team’s quest to reclaim the continent’s most prestigious football title.
The Teranga Lion’s of Senegal are expected to depart for Morocco in the coming days, where they will finalize their preparations before the tournament kicks off.
Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin and Botswana clash in a mix of giants and underdogs at AFCON 2025.
Senegal head into the tournament as favourites, DRC bring a talented squad to challenge, while Benin and Botswana will be looking to cause surprises and make their mark on the continental stage.
Senegal are hot favourites to win a second title, going into the tournament with an impressive world record run of 22 unbeaten matches.
This could well be Sadio Mané’s last AFCON outing and the former Liverpool superstar would love nothing more than to bow out in glory.
