Sadio Mane, a Senegalese forward, has said that winning the Africa Cup of
Nations trophy on Sunday was the best moment of his life.
The 29-year-old was instrumental in the Teranga Lions' first-ever
continental title, which they won on penalties after a 0-0 stalemate in normal
and extra time.
Mane scored the game-winning penalty after Egypt goalie Gabaski saved his
initial attempt.
Mane won the Premier League championship in 2020, the Champions League in
2019, the Uefa Super Cup in 2019, and the Fifa Club World Cup in 2019. He
joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2016.
But, in his opinion, the AFCON title is the most significant.
“I am very proud and I think it is the best moment of my.
“I am very proud and I think it is the best moment of my life ever. This
day I think it is the best day. I won the Champions League and some trophies
but I think this is the special one for me, this is more important for me,”
Mane told GOAL after the game.
Mane scored three goals in the tournament and was named the Most
Outstanding Player.
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