Senegal players rewarded with plots of land from president for AFCON win

"In controversial circumstances, Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in extra time in Rabat on Sunday to win their second AFCON title. They had to do it the hard way, with Ismaila Sarr's goal disallowed late on, shortly before a dubious penalty was awarded, which resulted in the majority of the team walking back to the changing room, with Sadio Mane having to run in to get them back onto the field."

"Almost 20 minutes after the 98th minute penalty was awarded, Brahim Díaz attempted a Panenka penalty and hit it straight at goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, who had to have help from reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf to look after his towel, with Moroccan ballboys trying to take it in a bizarre subplot. An extra time wondergoal from Pape Gueye four minutes into extra time was enough to seal the victory for Senegal and ruin Morocco's hunt for a first AFCON triumph since 1976."

"At a ceremony in Dakar on Tuesday, after an open top bus tour in front of thousands of delighted supporters, President Faye spoke to confirm the bonuses each of the victorious squad will receive. He promised each of the 28 players 75 million CFA francs ($134,892), totalling 2.1 billion CFA francs, ($3.7 million) as well as 1,500 square-metre coastal plots of land."

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye pledged substantial cash and land rewards to the AFCON-winning squad and accompanying officials. Each of the 28 players will receive 75 million CFA francs ($134,892) and a 1,500 square-metre coastal plot, while federation and delegation members are set to receive smaller cash sums and land allocations. The 1-0 victory over Morocco was marked by controversy, including a disallowed Ismaila Sarr goal, a disputed late penalty that prompted players to briefly walk off, a missed Panenka, and an extra-time winner from Pape Gueye. Celebrations included an open-top bus tour and a ceremony in Dakar.

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