Hygiene is an important part of society, but oftentimes cleaning of stadiums is seen as an act delegated to those in charge of it. However, Senegal fans at AFCON 2025 have embodied an honourable gesture that has put them in the good books of footballing enthusiasts.

Following the Teranga Lions’ 1-1 share of the spoils with DR Congo on December 27, 2025, at the Grand Stade de Tanger, some Senegalese fans stayed back to pick up dirt littered across the stands.

Despite Senegal’s failure to win their second group encounter, these fans didn’t let the result get in the way of their good deeds.

Cédric Bakambu got the only goal for DR Congo on the day, putting them in front one minute after the hour mark, before Sadio Mané equalized for the Senegalese in the 69th minute.

Japan's Cleaning Culture

This is more-like a Japanese culture, as they regularly partake in cleaning stadiums after the full-time whistle of games involving their national team.

Irrespective of the outcome of matches, the Samurai Blue fans use blue bags to tidy their sections and sometimes beyond.

This is a well-known tradition ingrained in Japanese culture, with respect, cleanliness, and community responsibility being second nature to them.

Understandably, Japanese citizens have taken part in this practice at FIFA World Cups since the 1990s. In turn, this conduct has inspired others and it speaks highly of the value system in the Asian country.

Senegal earned progression to the last 16 of the tournament , following an impressive 3-0 win over Benin Republic.

Pape Thiaw’s side commenced the tournament with a comprehensive 3-0 triumph over Botswana.

Ex-Premier League players Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, alongside Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson, have been pivotal to their impressive run thus far.

The Teranga Lions of Senegal will battle Sudan on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Grand Stade de Tanger, in the round of 16 of the 2025 AFCON.

Koulibaly will be absent from the fixture due to a red card that he picked up in their final group game against the Cheetahs of Benin.