Mane hit a decisive spot-kick in a tense shootout as Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations in the final against Egypt.
After missing a penalty at the start of the game, Mane tapped a ball from goalkeeper Mohamed Abu Gabal to give his team a 4–2 victory on penalties – securing Senegal’s first continental championship against the seven-time winner of the tournament.
The 30-year-old forward, who signed a three-year contract with Bayern Munich last month, last won accolades in 2019 when he was with Liverpool.
It was a huge night for Senegal, with five awards to celebrate, Aliu Sisse named Coach of the Year, Papi Matar Sir named Young Player of the Year, Pap Osmane Sakho named Goal of the Year and Senegal National team crowned. year.
Meanwhile, Barcelona striker Oshoala won the women’s player award for a record fifth time – beating fellow Nigerian Perpetua Nkovcha’s four.
Oshoala won the award ahead of Cameroon and Inter Milan’s Ajara Nachot Njoya and Zambia’s Grace Chanda.
She was ruled out of this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations due to an injury.
Earlier this year, she became the first African woman to win the Pichichi Award, which is given to the top scorer in the Spanish league.
This year’s women’s national team will be announced after the Total Energy Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final between hosts Morocco and South Africa on Saturday.