Izuchukwu Okosi
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Mayor of the Senegalese region of Sedhiou, Abdoulaye Diop on Friday confirmed plans to name the city’s new stadium after Liverpool star Sadio Mane as a reward for his performances at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Sadio Mane scored the winning spot kick as the Teranga Lions beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, February 6.
Mane played in all of the Teranga Lions’ games in Cameroon and he contributed three goals with two assists.
Senegal had previously lost two Nations Cup finals, finishing runners-up in 2002 and 2019.
“Sadio Mane has honoured all of Senegal, the Sedhiou region and the entire Casamance area. I have decided to name the Sedhiou stadium after him,” Diop said.
“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,” Diop concluded.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
