Yesterday was a memorable and glorious night for Sadio Mane who clinched the African Footballer of the Year award.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony was held in Rabat, Morroco where football players were greatly rewarded for their outstanding performances this year.
In the male category, former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was voted the African Footballer of the Year, beating his former teammate Mohamed Salah and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the award.
Undisputedly the Senegal international deserved this individual award as he powered his nation to its first-ever African Cup Of Nations trophy. Senegal won the Afcon after beating Egypt 4-2 with Sadio Mane scoring the decisive penalty.
Not only did Mane help his nation to the AFCON cup but he also powered Liverpool to its EFL and FA cup.
Speaking after winning the award, Mane said:
“I am very, very happy to receive the trophy this year.I thank the Senegalese people, and dedicate this trophy to the youth of my country.”
Last month, Sadio Mane completed his transfer move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old signed a contract that runs until 2025. The officials at Bayern Munich applauded the Senegalese for his success in Africa and believed that he [Mane] will replicate the same in Bayern’s shirt.
“Congratulations to Sadio Mane on once again being named Africa’s Player of the Year. He’s an absolutely exceptional player and above all a great person, who’s a wonderful ambassador for his homeland Senegal, for the whole of football, as well as for FC Bayern and the whole Bundesliga,” said Bayern president Herbert Hainer.
Bayern CEO Oliver Khan also said:
“We’re delighted about Sadio Mane’s award. FC Bayern has never before in its long history had an African Player of the Year in its ranks. This is a special honour for our club. We’re very proud that he now plays for this club and we have a lot of big goals with him.”
Meanwhile, Sadio Mane is the favourite African footballer to win the ballon D’or despite his former team losing 1-0 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League finals.Yesterday was a memorable and glorious night for Sadio Mane who clinched the African Footballer of the Year award.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony was held in Rabat, Morroco where football players were greatly rewarded for their outstanding performances this year.
In the male category, former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was voted the African Footballer of the Year, beating his former teammate Mohamed Salah and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the award.
Undisputedly the Senegal international deserved this individual award as he powered his nation to its first-ever African Cup Of Nations trophy. Senegal won the Afcon after beating Egypt 4-2 with Sadio Mane scoring the decisive penalty.
Not only did Mane help his nation to the AFCON cup but he also powered Liverpool to its EFL and FA cup.
Speaking after winning the award, Mane said:
“I am very, very happy to receive the trophy this year.I thank the Senegalese people, and dedicate this trophy to the youth of my country.”
Last month, Sadio Mane completed his transfer move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old signed a contract that runs until 2025. The officials at Bayern Munich applauded the Senegalese for his success in Africa and believed that he [Mane] will replicate the same in Bayern’s shirt.
“Congratulations to Sadio Mane on once again being named Africa’s Player of the Year. He’s an absolutely exceptional player and above all a great person, who’s a wonderful ambassador for his homeland Senegal, for the whole of football, as well as for FC Bayern and the whole Bundesliga,” said Bayern president Herbert Hainer.
Bayern CEO Oliver Khan also said:
“We’re delighted about Sadio Mane’s award. FC Bayern has never before in its long history had an African Player of the Year in its ranks. This is a special honour for our club. We’re very proud that he now plays for this club and we have a lot of big goals with him.”
Meanwhile, Sadio Mane is the favourite African footballer to win the ballon D’or despite his former team losing 1-0 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League finals.Yesterday was a memorable and glorious night for Sadio Mane who clinched the African Footballer of the Year award.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony was held in Rabat, Morroco where football players were greatly rewarded for their outstanding performances this year.
In the male category, former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was voted the African Footballer of the Year, beating his former teammate Mohamed Salah and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the award.
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Not only did Mane help his nation to the AFCON cup but he also powered Liverpool to its EFL and FA cup.
Speaking after winning the award, Mane said:
“I am very, very happy to receive the trophy this year.I thank the Senegalese people, and dedicate this trophy to the youth of my country.”
Last month, Sadio Mane completed his transfer move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old signed a contract that runs until 2025. The officials at Bayern Munich applauded the Senegalese for his success in Africa and believed that he [Mane] will replicate the same in Bayern’s shirt.
“Congratulations to Sadio Mane on once again being named Africa’s Player of the Year. He’s an absolutely exceptional player and above all a great person, who’s a wonderful ambassador for his homeland Senegal, for the whole of football, as well as for FC Bayern and the whole Bundesliga,” said Bayern president Herbert Hainer.
Bayern CEO Oliver Khan also said:
“We’re delighted about Sadio Mane’s award. FC Bayern has never before in its long history had an African Player of the Year in its ranks. This is a special honour for our club. We’re very proud that he now plays for this club and we have a lot of big goals with him.”
Meanwhile, Sadio Mane is the favourite African footballer to win the ballon D’or despite his former team losing 1-0 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League finals.
