Cheikhou Kouyate was given a hero’s welcome and a special present when he returned to Crystal Palace training this week.
The midfielder, who is reportedly in talks to sign a new contract at Selhurst Park, helped Senegal to win their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title, beating Egypt in the final on penalties in Cameroon.
Kouyate was given time to celebrate his nation’s historic victory by Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira before being welcomed back by the first-team squad and coaching staff at Copers Cope with a guard of honour.