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The Senegal national football team win Africa Cup of Nations title for second time in history after 1–0 victory over Morocco on Sunday evening, in final played on Moroccan stadiums.
Sadio Mané, star of Saudi club Al Nassr, lift Africa Cup of Nations trophy after leading Senegal to continental title.
Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly hand captain armband to teammate Sadio Mané so he can lift trophy absent since 2021 edition.
Statements attributed to Mané circulate on social media after AFCON final, claiming he receive phone call from Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr captain, congratulating him on title.
According to circulated quotes, Mané say Ronaldo tell him he watch entire final match.
Despite spread of these claims, Mané does not speak about matter in any media outlet.
No reliable source or video footage available to confirm statements about Ronaldo contacting Mané after AFCON final.
Mané play for Al Nassr since summer 2023 after move from Bayern Munich, joining Ronaldo, who sign for club in January that year following contract termination with Bayern Munich.