Larry Madowo, an international journalist with CNN, has drawn attention online after highlighting a subtle but symbolic update by Bassirou Diomaye Faye on social media.
In a post shared on Facebook, Madowo noted that Senegal’s president recently updated his profile photo to include the Africa Cup of Nations Trophy placed behind him in the background. The gesture has been widely interpreted as a proud display of Senegal’s football achievement on the continental stage.
The photo shows the president seated at his desk with the Senegalese flag beside him while the AFCON trophy sits prominently on a shelf behind him. Senegal won the prestigious continental tournament during the Africa Cup of Nations, a victory that remains a major point of national pride.
Commenting on the image, Madowo humorously asked how to say “come and get it if you can” in Wolof — Senegal’s widely spoken local language — suggesting a playful challenge to other African teams ahead of future tournaments.
The post quickly attracted reactions across social media, with many users praising the symbolic display of national pride while others joined the conversation by sharing translations and jokes in Wolof.
The moment reflects how football success continues to unite citizens and leaders in Senegal, where the AFCON victory remains one of the country’s most celebrated sporting milestones
