See Video Moment Senegal Team Returned Home, Presents AFCON Trophy To President

Video of moment Senegal team returned home and present AFCON Trophy to the President has emerged.

NewsRain Nigeria reports that Senegal’s national football team, the Lions of Teranga, and their coaching staff were welcomed home to a warm reception after winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Dammiedammie35, members of the victorious squad were seen at the airport at night, proudly wearing their gold medals and national colours, while photographers, officials, and supporters gathered to greet them.

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The players later presented the AFCON trophy to Senegalese President Bassirou Faye, marking the nation’s second continental title.

The return of the champions symbolised national pride and unity, as the country celebrated one of its most significant football milestones.

Recall that Senegal won their second Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 following extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Watch video below:

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

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