SADIO MANE has revealed what he told Liverpool pal Mohamed Salah after Senegal beat Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations. The Senegalese superstar scored the winning penalty in the shootout to crown his country as Africa’s best. But the humble Mane sought out his Liverpool team-mate Salah while his team-mates went over to […]
SADIO MANE has revealed what he told Liverpool pal Mohamed Salah after Senegal beat Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Senegalese superstar scored the winning penalty in the shootout to crown his country as Africa’s best.
But the humble Mane sought out his Liverpool team-mate Salah while his team-mates went over to their fans to celebrate.
Speaking to beIN SPORTS, Mane revealed he told Salah he is a ‘great player.’
He said: “I told him that he remains a very great player and it’s a pleasure to play for the same club.
“I have so much respect for him and he gave everything for his country.
“Unfortunately, he didn’t win, but that doesn’t mean it’s over for him.
“I also told him that he still has many things to win, including the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. They have a young team so maybe they will win it one day.”
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Salah didn’t even get to take a spot-kick in the shootout as he was down to go fifth and Egypt didn’t make it that far.
Mane had missed a golden chance to seal the win inside 90 minutes, missing from the penalty spot after Salah advised Man of the Match goalkeeper Gabaski on where his Reds team-mate usually places them.
On that moment, he said: “When I missed the first penalty, it was a big blow for me.
“But my team-mates came to me and said, ‘Sadio, we lose together and we win together. We know you. You have done too much for us – keep on going.’
“That made me stronger and I think it made the difference when I got the second one.
“All the boys came to me and said, ‘Sadio, we trust you’, and that gave me more motivation.
“The trophy belongs to the whole Senegal team – everyone deserves it.”
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