#SENEGY: Sadio Mane Risked His Life And Family By Taking Decisive Penalty For Senegal At #AFCON2021 Final—–The Genius Media Nigeria reports that former Super Eagles midfielder, Austine Okocha says Sadio Mane put his life and family at risk by taken the final spot kick that ensure Senegal win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Recall that Mane squandered the chance to put Teranga Lions into the lead when his seventh minute penalty was saved by Egypt goalkeeper, Gabaski.
Recall, the game ended 0-0 after 120 minutes, including 30 minutes extra time and after the Pharaohs had missed two of their kicks, Mane summoned the courage to step forward and fired in the winner for the West Africans.
Okocha, who worked as a pundit with Supersports through the tournament stated that the Liverpool star was courageous enough to take the big risk knowing the consequences if he had missed the penalty kick.
It’s not every player that can step up again to go and take that penalty.
Because you know in Africa how hostile our fans are. By doing so, he was risking his life, risking his family’s life, even your home, you know?
But that’s what he’s born to do. He’s born to play football and whatever comes with it, he’s willing to accept it.”
