Bayern Munich Send Forward Sadio Mane Classy Message After Being Crowned 2022 African Player of the Year

• German giants Bayern Munich have sent a congratulatory message to forward Sadio Mane after he was named African Player of the Year
• Sadio Mane was crowned the best African player at the CAF awards held in Morocco on Thursday night
• The Bayern Munich forward is winning the award for the second time after successfully defending his crown

Bayern Munich have celebrated Senegalese attacker Sadio Mane after he was named the best African player at the CAF awards.

Mane was crowned player of the year after seeing off competition from former teammate Mohamed Salah and compatriot Edoaurd Mendy.

In a message posted to social media, the Bavarians shared in his success as they congratulated the winger, who joined them in the summer transfer window.

"African Player of the Year, Congratulations Mane," the club wrote on Twitter with a beautifully designed artwork of the forward.

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Mane left Liverpool this summer to join the Germany champions after six successful season at the Merseyside club.

Before joining Bayern, Mane led Liverpool to three finals last season, winning the domestic double of FA Cup and Carabao Cup before losing the UEFA Champions League final to Real Madrid.

He also led Senegal to a historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph early this year.

Sadio Mane has been crowned African player of the year

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mane has been crowned the 2022 Africa Player of the Year at the CAF football awards held in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday evening.

The 30-year-old Senegal attacker beat off competition from compatriot Edouard Mendy and former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah.

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The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner was presented with the award at a colourful ceremony in Rabat.

Mane arrives in Morocco for CAF awards

Senegal winger Sadio Mane has arrived in Morocco for the CAF Football Awards tonight just few hours after netting his debut goal for German giants Bayern Munich in a friendly against MLS side DC United.

Mane was given permission by the Bundesliga champions to leave camp and attend the continent's biggest sports award show.

In a video posted on social media, the winger is seen heading towards his based before tonight's ceremony.