Sadio Mane’s success at 2021 edition of All African Cup of Nations will be forever remembered with the forward now having a stadium named after him.
Mane scored the decisive penalty in the tense final against Egypt
He scored a total of three goals with two assists.
Mane is now an icon in his home country, Senegal, with their first-ever success at the AFCON.
The mayor of Sedhiou, Mane’s place of birth – has revealed that a new ground in the town will be dedicated to the superstar.
‘Sadio Mane has honoured all of Senegal, the Sedhiou region and the entire Casamance area,’ Abdoulaye Diop said.
‘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.’
The stadium is presently under construction and will open next year.
