Senegal’s Success at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon can not go without the mention of Sadio Mane.

Following the pain of losing out to Algeria in the final of the 2019 edition, Mane finally laid his hands on the Holy Grail of African Football.

He emerged as the Most Valuable Player, MVP of the just ended 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament held in Cameroon.

The 29-year-old received the distinction after the final game of the 33rd edition of the biennial African football festival held at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium on Sunday February 6, 2022.

The Liverpool forward grabbed the honor after inspiring Senegal to its maiden crown in the continent’s premier football event.

Mane scored three goals for the Coach Aliou Cisse led Senegalese team. He scored the team’s opening goal of the tournament against the Warriors of Zimbabwe before also striking against Cape Verde Islands in the round of 16 and Burkina Faso in the semifinal stage.

Mane won the AFCON trophy at the expense of his teammate Mohamed Salah who is regarded as the best player in the World at the moment.

Sadio can however go on and claim his place among the best players in the World. With the performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, things can only get better for Mane.