By Victor Kanayo
After emerging victorious at the just concluded U17 African Cup of Nations, Senegal team have been rewarded with $17, 000.
The financial reward was announced by the country’s President Macky Sall at a reception event shortly after their arrival.
The Senegalese team emerged as the winner of the tournament in Algeria after they defeated the Junior Atlas Lions of Morocco 2-1 in the final.
Like Senegal, Like Morocco
Just as that happened for Senegal team, their Moroccan counterpart was Al’s honoured with a warm reception after arriving back home from Algiers, Algeria capital.
The team, led by their coach Said Chiba were hosted to a reception at the Mohamed V Complex in Casablanca, by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation boss Fouzi Lekjaa.
Morocco had a historic run in Algeria, qualifying to the final for the first time ever, but fell at the final hurdle with defeat to Senegal in last Friday’s final in Algiers.
A message from the Moroccan King was also delivered to the players, praising them for their exceptional performance as well as qualification for the World Cup.
“It is with great joy that We extend to you Our warmest congratulations for the exceptional feat you have achieved by reaching the final of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and ensuring your well-deserved qualification for the 2023 World Cup,” the message said.
Also speaking, Lekjaa was delighted that investments made over the years for the development of football in the country are finally starting to bear fruit.
Head coach Chiba was delighted with the support the team received while in Algeria, saying it gave them the motivation to battle for their dreams.
