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Senagal, one of the favourites to take the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) trophy, disappointed in the first match of the tournament against Zimbabwe, after positive Covid tests took some of their biggest stars out of action. But a moment of drama at the last minute saved them, as a clinical penalty finish in injury time from their talisman Sadio Mané saw the Teranga Lions prevail.
Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans gather in the streets of Dakar to see the players of their national football team, who return home after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and sit on top of a bus as they parade to the presidential palaceView on euronews
In tonight's edition: A triumphant homecoming for the Lions as Senegal's national squad returns from their victory over Egypt at the Africa cup of nations. There are fears of a humanitarian crisis in Madagascar after Cyclone Batsirai leaves devastation in its wake. South African police were not prepared to deal with last year's pro Zuma deadly riots. The panel's findings concluded that there were significant intelligence lapses that left hundreds dead.
Thousands football fans in Senegal's capital Dakar celebrate the victory of the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final against EgyptView on euronews
Senegal won a penalty shootout 4-2 after the final in Yaoundé ended 0-0 after extra time, to claim their first Africa Cup of Nations title.View on euronews