The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, announced that Monday, January 19, 2026, will be a paid day off in the country.
Journalist Stanis Tshiamalla reported this on social media X, citing a broadcast from RTS 1 channel.
This is related to the fact that in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegalese team defeated Morocco 1-0 in extra time. In extra time, Pap Gueye scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute.
Senegal won the Africa Cup for the second time. Four years ago, the team defeated Egypt in a penalty shootout (0-0, 4-2 on penalties), and the sitting president also declared a day off in honor of the victory.
