Senegal's Lions of Teranga Crowned AFCON Champions, Receive Hero's Welcome

• Senegal secured their second African Cup of Nations title, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in the 2026 final.
• The team, known as the Lions of Teranga, received a jubilant welcome from thousands of fans and President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye upon their return.
• Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal after Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed a crucial penalty, which was saved by Eduardo Mendy.
• The match saw a controversial 20-minute pause when Senegalese players walked off in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco.
• Star forward Sadio Mane appealed for the players to return, after which Senegal scored the winning goal in extra time.

Why It Matters: Senegal's football team won their second AFCON title, receiving a hero's welcome despite a controversial final match.