An Old Photo of Sadio Mane’s Statue, Not a Tribute by the Senegalese FA
The Claim
The Senegalese Football Federation has unveiled their new statue honoring Sadio Mané in his hometown.
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Recently, social media users have been circulating a photo claiming it is a statue erected by the Senegalese Football Federation in honor of Al Nassr player Sadio Mane.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading, as the photo is old and not of a statue erected by the Senegalese Football Federation to honor Al Nassr player Sadio Mane.
Sadio Mane’s Statue From 2022
The statue was erected in November 2022 in Bambali, Senegal, to honor football player Sadio Mane for his achievements and charitable contributions. The sculptor based it on one of Mane's images from his participation with the Senegalese national team in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which Senegal won.
A sculptor from Bambali village in southern Senegal unveiled the statue to honor Sadio Mane, as reported by sources. However, after its unveiling and subsequent circulation on social media, the statue faced widespread ridicule and anger from fans who considered it an insult to him.
Some online platforms and social media users referred to the statue as the "ghost of Sadio Mane."
Who Is the Footballer Sadio Mane?
Sadio Mane is a Senegalese football player, born in the village of Bambali, Senegal. He is currently 32 years old and plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, having previously played for Bayern Munich in Germany and Liverpool in England, where he spent approximately six years.
Mane is renowned for his humanitarian activities and continuous donations of hundreds of thousands of dollars to charitable causes in his village of Bambali, Senegal. He has previously contributed to the construction of a school and hospital there.
Sadio Mane’s Transfer to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia
Mane moved to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia in August 2023 in a deal that extends until 2027, departing from Bayern Munich.
During his tenure at Liverpool, Mane secured numerous titles, notably the UEFA Champions League in 2019, the English Premier League championship in 2020, and the FA Cup.
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