In case you didn’t know
Mane has enjoyed a stellar campaign with Liverpool, finishing his domestic campaign with the Premier League Golden Boot after netting 22 goals in the English top flight. The forward has tallied 26 goals in all competitions for the Reds, marking his best-ever goal-scoring season.
The Senegal international has played a crucial role in Liverpool’s scintillating campaign, terrorising defences across Europe alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. Jurgen Klopp’s men put up an intense fight against Manchester City in the domestic league and finished their season at second place with a staggering 97-point tally, which is a single point away from winners, City.
Liverpool did manage to end their decade-long trophy drought by winning the UEFA Champions League following a comfortable win over fellow English side Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.
In contrast, Mane’s performances in the Africa Cup of Nations were questionable, even drawing jeers and boos from Senegalese fans during his side’s win over Equatorial Guinea.
The heart of the matter
When asked if Mane can win the Ballon d’Or this year, Cisse exclusively told Goal,
What’s next?
Senegal are next scheduled to face Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
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