Excitement, anger, incomprehension, hope, then the explosion of joy. In Ziguinchor, the largest city in Casamance, the Senegalese can hardly believe what has just happened. After an intense, unpredictable and chaotic match, the Lions of Teranga won the final against the Moroccans (1-0), hosts of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), at the end of a historic meeting which held an entire continent in suspense. With this triumph, Senegal becomes African champion for the second time and adds a star to its record.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
