Sadio Mané expressed his admiration for Mohamed Salah, calling him "one of the best players in the world" after Senegal's 1-0 victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal. Mané's 78th-minute goal secured Senegal's place in the final, eliminating Salah's Egyptian team. Senegal will now face hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday.
Mané, who previously played with Salah at Liverpool for six years, lauded Egypt as a great team and acknowledged the difficulty of the match. He spoke of his respect for Salah, stating that while Salah always gives his best for his team, "unfortunate for him today." Mané's departure from Liverpool in 2022 preceded this encounter.