Bayern Munich Surprise Africa Player of the Year Sadio Mane with Special Gift on Return From CAF Awards

Bayern Munich Surprise Africa Player of the Year Sadio Mane with Special Gift on Return From CAF Awards

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Bayern Munich welcomed 2022 Africa Player of the Year Sadio Mane is style following his return from last Thursday's CAF Awards
  • The Bayern Munich star was named Africa's Player of the Year following his exploits last season with Liverpool and the Senegal national team
  • Sadio Mane joined the German giants in the summer transfer window from last season's UEFA Champions League finalist Liverpool

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, Bayern Munich, Player of the Year
Bayern Munich have presented a nice gift to Mane after winning player of the year. Credit: @CAF_Online @iMiaSanMia
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Sadio Mane joined Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window from English Premier League outfit Liverpool on a three-year deal.

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The 30-year-old deservedly won the CAF Player of the Year after leading the Teranga Lions to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title after beating Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the final.

He also was part of the Liverpool team that won the domestic double of FA Cup and the Caraboa Cup. Mane also helped Liverpool reach the final of the UEFA Champions League, which they lost to Real Madrid.

Sadio Mane wins Africa Player of the Year at CAF awards

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.

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

Sadio Mane gets a mural in his hometown in Senegal

Sadio Mané has been honoured with a gigantic mural in his hometown in Diamniadio, Senegal following his heroics with the Teranga Lions early this year.

The Bayern Munich star led the West African country to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title this year, scoring the winning penalty as they defeated Egypt.

Senegalese artist Semedo shared the painting of the mural on social media as the people of Diamnidio celebrate their hometown hero.

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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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