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Sadio Mane set to be crowned king of Africa as troubles rumble on

African Player of the Year favourite Sadio Mane in Premier League action for Liverpool against Wolves last weekend [COURTESY]

Liverpool sharpshooter Sadio Mane is expected to become the first African football headline-maker of 2020 by winning the Player of the Year award in Egypt next week.

The January 7 ceremony will set in motion a year sure to be full of drama on and off the field with 2022 World Cup and 2021 Cup of Nations qualifiers in the mix.

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