Liverpool star Sadio Mane will have a stadium in the Senegalese region of Sedhiou named after him.
Mane who comes from Bambali in the Sedhiou region led Senegal to their first ever AFCON title last week and Abdoulaye Diop, the mayor of his home country has decided to honor him by naming the main stadium after him
“Sadio Mane has honored all of Senegal, the Sedhiou region and the entire Casamance area,” Diop told the Senegalese media on Sunday.
“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.” he added.
Mane was also named as the best player of the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon.
