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Senegal declares a public holiday after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 to win AFCON 2025, sparking wild celebrations in Dakar.

Dakar has erupted in joy. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared today, Monday, a paid public holiday to allow the nation to celebrate its historic triumph at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Lions of Teranga silenced a hostile crowd in Rabat, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in a final that will be remembered for decades.
The victory, secured by a dramatic 94th-minute extra-time goal from Pape Gueye, marks Senegal’s second continental title. The match was a pressure cooker of tension, featuring a disallowed Moroccan goal, a saved penalty, and a near-walkout by Senegalese players protesting officiating decisions.
In the streets of Dakar, the mood is electric. Thousands gathered at the African Renaissance Monument to watch the match, their anxiety turning to ecstasy as the final whistle blew. "What just happened is divine... a scenario like a Netflix series," one fan exclaimed.
Senegal has now firmly established itself as the powerhouse of African football. Beating Morocco in their own backyard is a feat few teams have achieved. For Morocco, the defeat is a national heartbreak, but for Senegal, it is confirmation of a golden generation.
As the team flies back to Dakar with the trophy, a heroes' welcome awaits. Today, no one in Senegal works; today, they dance.
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