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Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane’s AFCON farewell

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 17, 2026 at 04:16 PM
Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane’s AFCON farewell
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After Senegal's semifinal victory in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Sadio Mane, 33, announced he would not play in another AFCON tournament, potentially retiring from international football after the upcoming World Cup. Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, expressed his disagreement with Mane's decision and hopes he will reconsider, citing the nation's desire for him to continue playing. Thiaw believes Mane made the decision in the heat of the moment. Mane played a key role in Senegal's 2022 AFCON victory and their appearance in the 2019 final. The coach and defender Moussa Niakhate praised Mane's exceptional talent and character ahead of the final against Morocco.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Algeria 30% Moussa Niakhate 30% Rabat 30% Egypt ×240% Liverpool ×250% Morocco 60% Pape Thiaw ×270% Africa Cup of Nations ×580% Senegal ×480% Sadio Mane ×690%

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sadio mane 100% afcon 90% africa cup of nations 90% senegal 80% retirement 70% international football 60% morocco 50% pape thiaw 50%

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