This archive report was first published on 8 January 2020.
On January 8, 2020, Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane made history by being named African Player of the Year.
Mane, a key player for Liverpool and the Senegalese national team, received the award in recognition of his outstanding performance in the 2020-21 football season.
He was presented with the award at a ceremony held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
Mane's achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport, and he joins an elite group of African footballers who have received this prestigious honor.
