Music icon Akon was one of the happiest people in Senegal as they won the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON for the second time in their history, Softfootball reports.
The Teranga Lions defeated Morocco 1-0 courtesy a rocket shot by Pape Gueye in the first half of extra time and that proved to be the winner of the encounter. Pape Gueye was voted as Man-of-the-match as a result.
Akon maintains a close relationship with Senegalese fan favourite Sadio Mane, who was named Player of the tournament. Both huge icons are aiming to use their fame to uplift Senegal through initiatives like Akon Lighting Africa.
