Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- Senegal's victorious Africa Cup of Nations squad arrived at their hotel in Dakar to a hero's welcome at about 2.10 a.m.on Tuesday, capping a dramatic and controversy-laden AFCON 2025 campaign with scenes of celebration back home.

In an exclusive video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, members of the Teranga Lions were seen walking with their gold medals around their necks amid cheers from fans, security personnel and hotel staff, many waving national flags and chanting the players' names.

Smiles, embraces and raised fists marked the first public appearance of the champions on Senegalese soil since their dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in Sunday night's final in Rabat.

The triumph sealed Senegal's second ...