Senegal Hero Sadio Mane Releases Stunning Message After AFCON Triumph

Senegal Hero Sadio Mane Releases Stunning Message After AFCON Triumph

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Sadio Mane has worded a nice message to Africa and Senegal after an entertaining three weeks of football on the continent
  • The Liverpool star led Senegal to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations success after defeating Egypt on penalties to be crowned champions '
  • The Senegalese hero was named Player of the Tournament after ending the competition with three goals and two assists

Africa Cup of Nations winner, Sadio Mane has a beautiful message to Africa for making the Nations Cup in Cameroon a success.

The Senegal hero heled his country to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations triumph after a penalty shootout victory over Egypt last week.

Despite reacting after the victory, the Liverpool star took to Twitter to celebrate the moment while consoling victims of the Olembe Stadium crash.

Sadio Mane reciting the Senegalese national anthem before the AFCON final. Credit: @FootballSenegal
Sadio Mane sends message to Africa, Senegal and victims of Olembe after AFCON triumph. Credit: @FootballSenegal
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"Little by little, I realize what has happened in the last few days and still sometimes, I think I'm dreaming. So proud of all of us. I can't even find the words to describe what this means to me," he wrote.
"We wrote history! Senegal. Thank you for all your messages and support. I also want to say thank you to the people of Cameroon. It was an incredible CAN with a great atmosphere. You have been the perfect host for this competition.
"I cannot forget to express once again my condolences to the families of all the victims, who lost their lives in the tragic accident which occurred in one of the stadiums. We will never forget them."

Sadio Mane had an outstanding Africa Cup of Nations and was adjudged Player of the Tournament after netting three goals and providing two assists. He also scored the winning penalty against Egypt.

Liverpool manager reacts to Mane's AFCON success

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mane has been given more time off by Liverpool after leading Senegal to a historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph in Cameroon on Sunday.

Manager Jurgen Klopp disclosed the winger will not be available for the Reds game aganst Leicester City in the English Premier League on Thursday.

Speaking at a pre-match presser for the Leicester game, the German tactician applauded the Senegalese player for his achievement with the national team.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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