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Mark Jones

Sadio Mane receives fitting new honour in Senegal after inspiring historic AFCON win

Sadio Mane is to have a stadium named after him in his home city of Sedhiou after inspiring Senegal to their historic Africa Cup of Nations success.

Liverpool star Mane fired home the winning penalty in last Sunday's shootout final victory over his clubmate Mohamed Salah's Egypt, landing Senegal their first ever AFCON title.

The victory sparked jubilant scenes in the nation's capital Dakar, with Mane and teammates greeted by thousands of fans during an open top bus parade.

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