Al Nassr Star Sadio Mane Purchases French Lower Tier Side Bourges Foot 18
Sadio Mane having an interview after the AFCON 2023 draw. Credit: @CAF_OnlineSource: Twitter
As reported on social media, Mane joined a news conference in France via video message and expressed his joy about being a member of the club’s ownership.
The purchase of the French club is considered as a chance for the 31-year-old to help young players from the African nation find their way to elite level football. The investor has stakes in a number of businesses back home in Senegal.
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Ligue 1 club FC Metz was where Mane began his professional career before moving on to play for Red Bull Salzburg, Southampton, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.
He transferred from the German giants to Al-Nassr during the summer transfer window, as reported
Mane’s family celebrate maiden AFC CL goal
Sports Brief earlier revealed that Sadio Mane’s family was present at Al-Awwal Park in Saudi Arabia to cheer on the player during Al-Nassr vs. Al-Duhail, an Asian Champions League match.
After scoring his first goal of the tournament, the 31-year-old helped the Saudi Pro League team defeat their opponents 4-3 and keep their perfect record in Group E.
Mane’s family was seen celebrating in a social media video when the former Liverpool player scored his team’s second goal in the exciting match.
Mane scores maiden AFC CL goal
After spending millions of dollars moving to Al Nassr, Sadio Mane was spotted wearing a locally made Senegalese watch.
Sports Brief also mentioned that Sadio Mane, who scored his first goal in Al Nassr’s victory over Al Duhail, has now officially added his name to the Asian Champions League goal scorers list.
The Senegalese forward gave his team a two-goal lead in the second half, and the Saudi Pro League heavyweights won 4-3 thanks to a thrilling conclusion.
Despite the visitors giving Al Nassr a fright late in the entertaining match, Cristiano Ronaldo added a brace to Anderson Talisca’s goal.