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Senegal footballers awarded huge pieces of land, Sh9.8 million each after AFCON victory

Senegal's President Macky Sall speaks with Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly as he welcomes the Senegal National Soccer Team upon their arrival after their Africa Cup of Nations win, at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport, in Dakar, Senegal February 7, 2022. [Reuters, Zohra Bensemra]

The Lions of Teranga’s comeback home has been made more special after Senegal president Macky Sall on Tuesday awarded each player a plot of land in Dakar.

Each player has also received $87,000 (Sh9.8 million) for their feats in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), along with the prestigious Order of the Lion recognition.

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