The Senegalese forward Sadio Mane finally goes back home with the African Player of the Year Award after snubbed in the previous three editions of the coveted piece of silverware.
Mane was Senegal’s main man at the 2019 AFCON where he netted three goals on the Teranga Lions’ path to the final where they lost by a solitary goal to Algeria. He netted a brace in the 3-0 group phase victory over Kenya and added one more in the round of 16 1-0 win over Uganda.
He was also a vital part of the team as they beat Benin and Tunisia in the quarters and semis respectively, his influence playing a big role in Senegal’s run to the final.
For his club Liverpool, Mane was just as sensational as he was for Senegal as he played another crucial role aiding them to the UEFA Champions League title for the first time since 2005.
The forward scored crucial goals, key among them a double over Bayern Munich in a 3-1 victory in the round of 16 and once in the aggregate 6-1 win over Porto in the quarter-finals as the Reds steamrolled into the final and ultimately bag the Champions League title.
In the English Premier League, Mane shared the Golden Boot crown with Salah and Arsenal’s Gabonese front-man Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, all three having netted 22 times for their respective clubs. On top of that, Mane scored 39 goals across all competitions for Liverpool in the 2018-2019 season.
The winners in recent years
2014: Yaya Toure
2015: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
2016: Riyad Mahrez
2017: Mohamed Salah
2018: Mohamed Salah
2019: Sadio Mane
ChrisDKing
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well deserved.
niuadkmruy
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well deserves Sadio Mane
vambceinoz
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congratulations
16973796(deleted)
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Official: Mane is the first player to be crown an individual award with traditional wears
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Wrong. EMMANUEL SHEYI ADEBAYOR did it in 2008.
cheadymayor
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deserve winner
Piccelstyz
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congrats Mane, you really deserves it 👏👏👏
mirinda
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yea that is the African Prince and Africa Best Men...African Footballer of the year. love you mane
Suuelotu
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congratulations sadio, may you continue to win more awards you & your club mates / teammates LFC forever
woubcilpyz
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Accepting his award, a typically humble Mane said: "To be honest, I would rather be playing football than having to speak in front of all these important people because football is my job and I love it. "I am really happy and at the same time really proud to win this award. "I would like to thank my family, especially my uncle who is here today, without forgetting all the Egyptian people as well and of course my national team coach, (former Birmingham City and Portsmouth midfielder) Aliou Cisse, my team mates with the national team and the staff at the Federation. "I also thank Liverpool Football Club, my team mates, the staff and everybody there. "It is a big day for me.. I don't really know how to say it but I would love to thank all the Senegalese people. They have been with me all the time and they push me to do better. "Also the people from my village. I have come very far, Bambali is a very small village and I am sure they are watching on the tv. "I am really happy and very proud to win this."
good speach
tysen
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now we are talking
Bowcdkmnry
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congratulations big prayer
Mialmnptz
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well deserved, congratulations Mane!
dave2080
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u wat it man
Zisbelst
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partey has been fanstatic last season this season playing champions league consistently but was not part
Adamdannie
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Congrats Sadio 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Zisbelst
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2009 & 2010 Asamoah gyan and Dede ayew were to won it but they gave them bbc why
Catbelmnps
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nice one,💪💪💪💪
nisdiprt
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congratulations my player once again
Daviator
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I'm happy, I love Mane, Salah has become very self centered and I swear I can't deal with Algerians shouting Mahrez is the best player in Mancity, comparing him to DeBruyne. Mane is the MAN
yobcenpsty
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Congratulation Sadio mane 🙏
pooaceoptz
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After u nobody
supabcko
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great achievement and good luck
wibabdiopu
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Best player
amadoulam
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Congrats Mane Jambar you make Sénégal and Africa proud well done 👍🏾
Pizbdeuz
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Congrats mane
johnz0000
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mane mane mane better than sane
Fozdeiklop
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Well done big boss
leebcdity
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He's not African best but world best
vimbdnry
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Congratulation to Sadio Mane for winning the 2019/2020 African player of the year award.
becblruyz
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congrats Liverpool's hero..
jokbcdouz
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congratulations my African brother
Cibadekloz
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Congratulations and good luck for more!
Deccdkt
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Congrats Mane
Dwise
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Accepting his award, a typically humble Mane said: "To be honest, I would rather be playing football than having to speak in front of all these important people because football is my job and I love it. "I am really happy and at the same time really proud to win this award. "I would like to thank my family, especially my uncle who is here today, without forgetting all the Egyptian people as well and of course my national team coach, (former Birmingham City and Portsmouth midfielder) Aliou Cisse, my team mates with the national team and the staff at the Federation. "I also thank Liverpool Football Club, my team mates, the staff and everybody there. "It is a big day for me.. I don't really know how to say it but I would love to thank all the Senegalese people. They have been with me all the time and they push me to do better. "Also the people from my village. I have come very far, Bambali is a very small village and I am sure they are watching on the tv. "I am really happy and very proud to win this."
Yukcdlpz
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congrats big man
hemadimsu
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congratulations Mane, you truly deserve it.
Rennosg
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Finally.. Recognition well deserved! Congrats!
YaboiDanny
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Great job Sadio I really look up to you. 💯💯💯
Pocacmprsu
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Congratulations mane
Wohbcelnot
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Best player from Africa in world football today and in the same league like Messi and Ronaldo currently.More to come in the coming years.
Pakabmnrz
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u merit it my guy big congrats
Gunners4ever❤
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Okay! let me give out the penalty, can the remaining 3 goals still secure a win for Liverpool?
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Nusbenruyz
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Bravo mane
Vekbeklt
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Congratulations... mane the Lion of Senegal/Liverpool
lawalidris
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Congratulations Mane, I am a Manchester City fan but fan of Mane also but I think it should be Mahrez, but Mane got it and I am happy for him. With the way he is playing I think he will be the next Africa footballer to win Balon D'Or. Wishing him good luck in his future endeavors.
vesbckpyz
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Big,big congratulations Mane.
vaucdmnpst
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congratulations mane mane african best player
Fizacdim
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None other than you mr mane you really deserve it congratulations sir
Josephofficial
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kudos to mane
Pgomes2019
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Operation Spy 🕵️♀️ congratulations bro well deserved