Senegal Soccer Team Receive Land, Cash Prizes As Reward For AFCON Win

Following their historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph in Cameroon, Senegal has rewarded each member of the national football team with cash prizes and plots of land, BBC reports.

Each team member were said to have received more than $87,000 (£64,000) and plots in the capital, Dakar, and in the neighbouring Diamniadio city during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

President Macky Sall also appointed the team to the Senegal’s prestigious Order of the Lion, with fans cheering outside the gates.

The President had earlier thanked the team for reaching the “summit of Africa” and for bringing “pride and honour that marks great people”.

Senegal defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties, becoming the tournament champions for the first time in their history.