Sports critic Fathi Sanad sent a message to the Senegalese star Sadio Mane After being crowned the best player in African Cup of Nations Championship 2025 through his personal account on the social networking site Facebook.
Fathi Sanad wrote: The championship will be written in your name, and history will say that you were the only one who believed in returning at a time when everyone doubted.
He continued: The mentality of a champion, the personality of a true leader, and professionalism that is respected.
Sadio Mane.. All greetings and appreciation.
Senegalese star Sadio Mane was crowned the best player in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after his remarkable performance throughout the tournament, which led his country to win the continental title.
Mane’s coronation was a natural culmination of his consistent level and great influence on the results of the “Tiranga Lions”, whether at the technical or leadership level on the field.
Senegal is champion of the African Nations for the second time
The Senegal national team succeeded in winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in its history, after its valuable victory over the Moroccan national team with an unanswered goal in the final match. The match, which was hosted by Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, witnessed a great rivalry between the two teams, but Senegalese experience and realism decided the confrontation in its decisive moments.
A strong final and resolution in the details
The final match was strong and equal, as the Moroccan team imposed its style of possession and pressure, while the Senegalese team relied on defensive organization and quick starts. The “Lions of Teranga” were able to take advantage of one of the few opportunities they had, to score the winning goal and keep it until the final whistle.
A crucial role for Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane played a pivotal role in crowning his country with the title, as he presented a balanced performance between making and scoring, in addition to his continuous movements that confused the opponents’ defenses. Mane also showed the personality of a leader on the field, and contributed his experience in guiding his teammates during difficult matches
