Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a public holiday after the national football team won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Senegal defeated tournament hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final held in Rabat on Sunday. The match was full of tension with a disallowed goal, players leaving the pitch, and a decisive penalty saved by Senegal. At the Royal Air Maroc Stadium in Rabat, the game was intense. Supporters in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, gathered at the African Renaissance Monument to watch the game on a big screen. Fans were anxious, especially as Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed a penalty that could have won Morocco the trophy for the first time in 50 years. Senegal then scored in extra time, sparking huge celebrations. "What just happened is divine... a scenario as if it were a Netflix series is crazy," said fan Mohamed Diop to Reuters. Moroccan fans faced heartbreak in Sale and Eindhoven, but remain hopeful for 2027. After the final whistle, Dakar exploded in joy. Supporter Modou Yacine Diop said, "We really needed to win. This team showed me courage and seriousness. We gave everything we had. We really thank Sadio Mané, he gave us everything." Senegal fans also celebrated on the streets in Milan, Paris’s Château Rouge area (Little Africa), and even New York, where festivities were held by the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. This win marks a historic moment for Senegal and unites fans worldwide in jubilation.