Sadio Mane has stadium in Senegal named after him after first-ever AFCON title

Sadio Mane has been rewarded for helping Senegal lift its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title in Cameroon

The 29-year-old striker, who converted the title-winning penalty as the Teranga Lions overcame Egypt in the final and also scored three goals and set up two more goals.

The mayor of his birthplace Sedhiou has now announced the town’s new football stadium will bear his name.

The future Stade Sadio Mane is currently under construction and due to open next year.

Mayor Abdoulaye Diop declared: “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.

“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.”