Rush on Lions jerseys: number 10 and two key players send sales soaring

The Lions of Teranga's entry onto the African and world stage is generating significant commercial activity around the sale of jerseys and accessories for fans. Just hours before the Senegal-France match, fans are already stocking up. Retailers, for their part, are expecting a surge in customers on match day.

The enthusiasm generated by the World Cup extends far beyond the sporting arena and is stimulating several sectors of activity in Senegal, particularly commerce. The sale of jerseys and fan accessories, such as flags, bracelets, gadgets, and other items in the national colors, is booming for retailers.

Jerseys remain the most popular items. Their prices range from 10,000 to 25,000 FCFA, with a marked preference among customers for the number 10.

Custom lettering and decals are also experiencing a surge in popularity right now. Orders are pouring in from all over the country, as well as from the diaspora. The names of Sadio Mané and Ibrahima Mbaye are among the most requested, along with personalized decals. In some shops, the cost of lettering and decals is set at 3,000 FCFA.

Retailers are hoping that sales of jerseys and sports accessories will peak this Tuesday, the day of the match between the Lions of Teranga and the Blues. Despite a difficult economic climate and strained purchasing power, fans continue to place great importance on the symbols of their passion.

Wearing jerseys, waving flags, with whistles around their necks or bracelets in the national colors, many are keen to show their support for the Lions of Teranga. This popular fervor testifies once again to the deep attachment of the Senegalese people to their national team.