Senegalese Football Fan in Uncontrollable Tears After Meeting AFCON Hero Sadio Mané on the Streets of Dakar

• A Senegalese football fan was left shocked after meeting Liverpool star Sadio Mané on the streets of Dakar
• Sadio Mané shook hands and embraced the fan who almost broke down in tears after seeing the AFCON hero
• The Senegal forward netted a hat-trick in the game against Benin to become his country's all-time leading scorer

A Senegalese football fan could not believe his eyes after meeting Liverpool star Sadio Mané on the streets of Dakar.

The 30-year-old forward hugged and shook hands with the fan cladded in the colours of Senegal.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the fans was almost in tears as he sang praises of the Liverpool star.

Sadio Mané is in Senegal after a long season with Liverpool, where he helped the Reds win the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.

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He scored a hat-trick over the weekend as the African champions began their 2023 Nations Cup qualifiers with a thumping win against Benin.

Sadio Mané broke Henri Camara's all-time goal scoring record with his three goals in the AFCON qualifiers.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mané was hit with shock on the streets of Dakar after meeting his look-alike as Senegal prepared for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The 30-year-old Liverpool star had to take photos with his doppelganger for the records, so people might not confuse him with the young man.

In a photo posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the pair could hardly be separated had Sadio Mané not wore a Senegal national team apparel.

Henri Camara congratulates Sadio Mane for breaking his record

Henri Camara has congratulated forward Sadio Mané after breaking his all-time leading scorer record for the Senegalese national team.

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The Liverpool star's hat-trick against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saw the 30-year-ol move three goals up ahead of Camara to set a new record.

A delighted Henri Camara took to Instagram to pay tribute to their beloved star, Sadio Mane, insisting he is honoured by forward's achievement.