Sadio Mane to Get Big Recognition and Honour in Senegal After Winning 2021 AFCON Title

• Sadio Mane helped the Senegalese national team to win the 2021 African Cup of Nations beating Egypt in the final
• Mayor of the Senegalese region of Sedhiou has revealed that their new stadium will be named after Sadio Mane
• The Liverpool star missed a penalty in the in the first half against Egypt, but he scored the decisive kick during shootouts

Abdoulaye Diop who is the Mayor of the Senegalese region of Sedhiou has disclosed big plans for the city's new stadium to be named after Liverpool striker Sadio Mane after winning 2021 AFCON.

Sadio Mane was in great form at the just concluded 2021 African Cup of Nations as the forward scored the decisive kick that helped Senegal to beat Egypt 4-2 in the final.

In the competition, the Liverpool superstar played all the games for Senegal netting three goals and providing two assist which helped his nation to win the title.

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According to the report on GOAL and Sports News, Diop explained that the region are proud of Sadio Mane and they will honour the Liverpool forward.

Abdoulaye Diop's reaction about Sadio Mane

“Sadio Mane has honoured all of Senegal, the Sedhiou region and the entire Casamance area. I have decided to name the Sedhiou stadium after him.

“In doing so I wish to convey the gratitude of all the sons and daughters of the region towards him.

"He has made all of mankind aware of Bambali and Sedhiou, the region's main town. This is a gift that Sadio Mane truly deserves."

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp finally reacts to Sadio Mane’s AFCON success

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

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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.

Mane scored the winning penalty as Senegal defeated his teammate Mohammed Salah's Egypt 4-2 on penalties.

Mohammed Salah has declared he is ready to feature in upcoming games for Liverpool after arriving England just two days after losing the African Cup of Nations final with Egypt.