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Football: Soccer-Senegal's Mane living the dream of millions of Africans

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Football: Soccer-Senegal's Mane living the dream of millions of Africans

Sadio Mane is the embodiment of the dreams of millions of young Africans. He came from a small village in Senegal to play at the highest level in Europe and become an international icon. The 30-year-old is reigning African Footballer of Year. Mane has helped Senegal reach successive World Cup tournaments and win a first Africa Cup of Nations title. At club level he has won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup with Liverpool. His philanthropy in his home region has seen him build a hospital and a school.

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