The Senegal national football team, the Lions of Teranga, made a symbolic entrance onto the pitch at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Saturday, March 28, 2026, carrying the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy they won in 2025. The gesture preceded an international friendly match against Peru.
The match served as preparation for both teams ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures. Senegal is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Peru is building towards the 2026 Copa América.
The friendly contest ended in a 1-1 draw. Senegal took the lead through a goal from Nicolas Jackson in the 13th minute, but Peru's Gianluca Lapadula equalized in the 86th minute.