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Senegal's U15 and U17 national teams receive 311 million FCFA in rewards for continental titles
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Senegal's U15 and U17 national football teams have officially received their promised rewards totaling 311.420 million FCFA following their continental victories in Mozambique and Morocco, respectively. The ceremony took place on July 16 at the L茅opold S茅dar Senghor stadium, attended by officials from the Senegalese Football Federation FSF, led by President Abdoulaye Fall. This event followed a reception for both teams at the Presidential Palace by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Each player of the U15 selection received 2.5 million FCFA, which included a 2 million FCFA scholarship, health insurance, and an 11-inch iPad. U17 players each received 3 million FCFA, also including the same benefits. Additionally, an exceptional bonus of 500,000 FCFA was granted to every member of the delegations for both teams. FSF President Abdoulaye Fall praised the head of state's commitment to sports and youth, emphasizing that these rewards signify a strong push for grassroots football development and the promotion of sporting excellence. He attributed the youth teams' success to years of training and paid tribute to former national technical director Mayacine Mar, urging his successor, Souleymane Diallo, to continue these efforts.
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