Mane’s Mother Appears on Social Media in Video, Says ‘Everybody Loves Sadio’

• Sadio Mane has become a cult hero in the Saudi Pro League since joining in the summer
• Al-Nassr drew their latest match in the country's top flight after conceding in injury time
• Mane’s mother has stated that switching to Saudi Arabia was the decision her son made

Sadio Mane has made friends on and off the field since joining Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

The Senegalese Premier League, Bundesliga, and UEFA Champions League winner has a host of major individual and team honours to his name.

Alongside stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Aymeric Laporte, he will be chasing adding the Saudi Pro League title to his glittering list of accomplishments.

Nobody is prouder of the Senegalese star than his mother. Satou Toure was seen in a video on X (formerly Twitter) signing the praises of her son and the atmosphere he has surrounded himself with since moving to the Middle East.

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In the social media clip, Toure praised the Saudi Arabian government for 'looking after Mane' and ensuring he has had a smooth transition to life in the oil-rich nation.

As Toure stated, her son’s devoted adherence to Islam has endeared him to all in Saudi Arabia and went on to say that making the move was the best decision he has ever made.

On the pitch, Mane has made an effective start to the season, per TransferMarkt. He has made nine league appearances, scoring six goals and assisting twice.

In Al-Nassr’s latest outing, they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Abha Club. The ex-Liverpool man was subbed off after 80 minutes with his team leading 2-1.

Despite Ronaldo's magic, as Sports Brief also reported, Abha netted an equaliser in injury time to grab a point.

Mane has a storied journey

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Sports Brief previously reported on Mane recounting his journey from underrated to an international football superstar.

He disclosed how he struggled in Senegal in his efforts to become a professional footballer, before rising upwards in his career.

Mane also described how he left his village in the country without telling anyone as he began a quest to play football for a living.