Bayern Munich Legend Sends Heartwarming Message to Sadio Mane After Being Crowned African Player of the Year

Bayern Munich Legend Sends Heartwarming Message to Sadio Mane After Being Crowned African Player of the Year

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has congratulated Sadio Mane for being crowned the African Player of the Year
  • The Senegal superstar beat former teammate Mohamed Salah and compatriot Edoaurd Mendy to win the award for the second time
  • Mane, who joined Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window, was given a befitting welcome following his return from Morocco

Oliver Kahn has hailed Senegal forward Sadio Mane for winning the 2022 Africa Player of the Year at the CAF awards held in Morocco last week.

The Bayern Munich forward rejoined his teammates this week after receiving his award at the ceremony held in Rabat.

Following his arrival, Oliver Kahn, who is the Sporting Director of the German champions lauded their summer acquisition for his latest achievement.

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Oliver Kahn has sent congratulatory message to Sadio Mane for winning Africa's Player of the Year. Credit: @CAF_Online @OliverKahn
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"A fitting welcome for Africa's Footballer of the Year! To win this title once is really outstanding. But to win it twice is historic and great. You can be proud of it and we are proud of you, dear Sadio!," wrote Oliver Kahn on Twitter.

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Sadio Mane beat former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah and compatriot Edouard Mendy to win the award for the second time.

The 30-year-old played a key role as Senegal won their first-ever AFCON title in Cameroon earlier this year.

Sadio Mane given special welcome by Bayern Munich after CAF awards

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that German giants Bayern Munich gave summer arrival Sadio Mane a warm welcome following his return from the CAF Football awards.

The Senegal star was named the 2022 Africa Player of the Year at the CAF Awards held in Rabat, Morocco last Thursday.

In a photo posted on social media, Mane is seen receiving a welcome cake from Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagglesman.

Sadio Mane has been crowned Africa Player of the Year

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.

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

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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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