Senegal's football team get land and cash prizes
Wednesday, February 09, 2022 | 2140 Views |
Senegal football team arriving home PIC. AFP
Each team member 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.
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