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AFCON hero Mane to have stadium named after him in Senegal

February 6, 2022 Senegal's Sadio Mane celebrates with the player of the tournament award after the match REUTERS

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will have a stadium named in his honour in his home region of Sedhiou following Senegal's triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), local media reported on Friday.

The 29-year-old was one of the stars of the tournament and scored the winning penalty in the shootout in the final against Egypt to give Senegal their maiden AFCON title.

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