Liverpool Star Makes Outstanding Comment About Sadio Mane After AFCON Success

• Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is delighted to see Sadio Mane win the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon
• Alexander-Arnold was full of praise for the winger who became the hero of Senegal as they won their first ever continental title
• Sadio Mane and his Senegal teammates won the tournament at the expense of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and his Egypt team

Trent Alexander-Arnold has praised Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane on his latest accomplishment after winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.

Mane went from a villain to hero after missing a first half penalty to convert the winner in the shootouts as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 to lift the trophy for the first time.

Ahead of Liverpool's game against Leicester City in the Premier League on Thursday night, the England defender described Mane as an amazing human being.

"And then as for Sadio and Senegal, you've just got to smile at it. The whole story of the final, with Sadio missing a pen then at the end being the hero, it was the perfect story, it's nothing less than what he deserves. I can't say enough good words about Sadio," Alexander-Arnold told Liverpoolfc.com.

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"He is an outstanding player but first and foremost he is an amazing human, always smiling and the connection he has with the fans, with his country and all the celebrations, it was so befitting. [He is] so humble in his success and so determined every day to get better. His drive every day to become a better player and person is amazing to see first-hand," he added.

Sadio Mane arrives with teammates in Dakar amid heroes welcome

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mane and teammates were treated to a heroes' welcome on their return to Senegal following their historic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory.

Aliou Cisse's side lifted their first major tournament trophy by beating Egypt on penalties in the final at the Olembe stadium in Cameroon on Sunday.

Mane scored the all important penalty to help the Teranga Lions defeat Egypt 4-2 during shootouts after the game ended on stalemate after extra time.