'It is sad for sure' — Sadio Mane expresses disappointment at lack of African Ballon d'Or winners

Sadio Mane says that African players are often overlooked when it comes to awarding the Ballon d’Or ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League final clash against Real Madrid. George Weah was the first and remains the only African to pick up the coveted individual award back in 1995 due to his performances with both Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. Ad/> Speaking on the lack of African winners, Mane said: “It's true.

If you guys say it, what can I say myself? Which is sad. This cup, the Africa Cup of Nations, is one of the biggest for myself; it is the biggest trophy I have won in my life. Ballon d'Or'Salah and Mane are your standouts' — Crouch tips Liverpool duo for Ballon d'Or glory03/05/2022 AT 10:23 “For an African player not to have won the Ballon d'Or since George Weah it is sad for sure.

Winning the Champions League is special. I have a chance to play it again, and we have a chance to win it as we have a strong team. “We will do everything we can to win it, and then we will see what happens with the Ballon d'Or.” Mane’s season so far has been one for the history books, with the player winning both the League Cup and the FA Cup with Liverpool.

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