After Senegal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the action didn’t end on the pitch.

Instead, it shifted to the stands, where Senegalese supporters delivered a moment that quickly won admiration across the continent.

Long after players had left the field in Tangier, fans dressed in Senegal’s green, yellow and red were seen moving methodically from stand to stand, picking up plastic bottles, food wrappers and other litter left behind after the Group D encounter.

What began with a few supporters soon turned into a collective effort, as others joined in to tidy up the stadium.

The gesture came despite the emotional intensity of the game, which saw Senegal come from behind to secure a valuable point that kept them top of the group.

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Scenes of the clean-up quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from neutrals and rival supporters alike. Many hailed it as a powerful example of sportsmanship.

Watch the video below:



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