Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a public holiday after the national team won the Africa Cup of Nations by beating tournament hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final.
A disallowed goal, players walking off the pitch, and a saved penalty intensified the tension during the match held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.
In Dakar, supporters excitedly gathered at an outdoor screen at the foot of the African Renaissance Monument to watch their team's triumph.
As the match unfolded, some fans found the tension unbearable.
The moment Morocco's Brahim Diaz stepped up to take the penalty that could have secured the trophy for Morocco was unbearable for Senegalese fans.
Diaz's miss followed by Senegal's goal in extra time led to ecstatic celebrations in Dakar.
What just happened is divine... as if it were a Netflix series. Crazy, fan Mohamed Diop shared his thoughts with Reuters.
Meanwhile, Moroccan fans, particularly in Sale, faced devastation, while others globally shared mixed emotions over Diaz's missed opportunity.
Back in Senegal, the party began with joyous expressions of gratitude towards the players, especially Sadio Mané, who many fans celebrated.
Celebrations were not limited to Senegal; fans across major cities like Milan, Paris, and New York joined in on the jubilation.
We really needed to win. This team showed me courage and seriousness. We gave everything we had. We really thank Sadio Mané, stated supporter Modou Yacine Diop.
