Senegal talisman Mane overcame grief to become an African icon

JOHANNESBURG: Senegal talisman and striker Sadio Mane could have missed out on a glittering football career had he agreed with a wish of his late father. The 33-year-old was discouraged from playing football as a child because his father, a devout Muslim, wanted his son to concentrate on religious studies instead. Mane, who would go on to become an African football icon, made this revelation when speaking to a senior Confederation of African Football (CAF) official.

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