• Senegal parades the AFCON trophy before a friendly against Peru.
• The team aims to contest the decision stripping them of the title.
• Senegal defeats Peru 2-0 in the friendly match at the Stade de France.

Senegal showcased their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by parading the trophy at the Stade de France before a friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of their title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This event took place on March 28, with Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly leading the players as they celebrated in front of a lively crowd following a concert by Senegalese icon Youssou N'Dour, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

Following Senegal's 1-0 victory over Morocco in a controversial final, the CAF reversed the decision after Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest during the match. This led to Morocco being awarded the title due to procedural violations, a ruling Senegal is contesting at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), according to Le Monde and Reuters.

The match against Peru ended in a 2-0 victory for Senegal, with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr. This was the team's first game since the AFCON final, reflecting their resilience and determination to assert their identity as champions, noted coach Pape Bouna Thiaw, who expressed confidence that “we know we're African champions,” according to Le Monde and Reuters.

Prior to the match, an estimated 200 Senegal supporters gathered in a vibrant procession towards the Stade de France, demonstrating a strong sense of community and pride, which was recognized by Saint-Denis' mayor, Bally Bagayoko, who emphasized the unifying aspect of the event, stating, "Today, Africa is united. Everyone is behind Senegal," according to Le Monde and Al Jazeera.