Senegalese nationals are enjoying a public holiday thanks to the Teranga Lions’ victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared a public holiday in the country after the West African nation clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Senegal President Lauds Teranga Lions"The president of the republic declared Monday a public holiday, a paid day off, following the brilliant victory of the Lions," RTS said, citing a presidential decree. Gaye also had plenty of praise for Teranga Lions, who went close to losing the game before luck went their way. Some of the Senegal players even walked off the pitch in protest and it took the intervention of some senior players, led by Sadio Mane, to bring the back for the penalty.

Source: Daily Nation January 19, 2026 11:30 UTC