President Faye salutes Teranga Lions’ historic AFCON victory

Dakar, Senegal — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has praised the Senegal national football team for what he described as a historic and heroic triumph in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, applauding the players for lifting Senegal’s flag to the summit of African football.

In a statement released following the final, President Faye said the symbolic presentation of the national flag to the players before the tournament carried a clear mission — one the Teranga Lions fulfilled with distinction. He described the final as an epic encounter, marked by intense pressure and adversity, in which the team demonstrated courage, discipline, and unity.

“By giving them the national flag, we entrusted them with a mission,” the president said. “They executed it brilliantly, raising the colors of Senegal to the very top of African football.”

President Faye noted that the victory and the new continental title were the result of collective effort, resilience, and an unwavering belief in excellence. He emphasized that the achievement honors the entire nation and secures this generation of Senegalese footballers a permanent place in African sports history.

“This new star is the fruit of solidarity and perseverance,” he said, adding that the triumph reflects the values of determination and teamwork that define the Senegalese spirit.

Concluding his message, President Faye expressed the nation’s gratitude to the team, thanking the players for their sacrifice and dedication. “Senegal is proud of you and will always be grateful,” he said.

Celebrations have continued across Senegal and the wider region, as fans and leaders alike hail the Teranga Lions for delivering another landmark moment in the country’s football legacy.