Nations-Senegal's president lends jet to carry fans (Reuters)
Published 1/17/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Senegalese President Abdoulaye
Wade has lent his presidential jet to fly fans to watch the
national team's opening African Nations Cup game in Ghana, the
Sports Ministry said on Thursday.
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