Liverpool’s Sadio Mane has scored 50 Premier League goals so far. We take a look at some of His best goals for the club and AFCON appearances. Which of these are your favourite goals of Sadio? Let us know in the comments below! Besides the 50 Premier League goals, which of these are his best AFCON goals? You can even vote for them!
Liverpool striker Sadio Mane’s 50th Premier League goal
Liverpool striker Sadio Mane’, who has scored 50 Premier League goals, is the most expensive African player in history. The move from Southampton to Anfield cost PS34 million. Mane had impressed Liverpool’s new manager Jurgen Klopp while playing for Southampton, scoring 25 goals in 75 games. He has since developed into a key player at Anfield, winning the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, as well as the Premier League title in 2020.
The Liverpool striker was a key player for the Reds during the international break. Although rumours remained that he had injured his knee, Mane was able to start the game against Leicester and scored two goals, including a dinked effort over Kasper Schmiechel. Mane later assisted a fourth goal from Roberto Firmino. However, Liverpool fans have criticized Mane’s lack of unity and co-operation.
Following his return, Sadio scored his 50th Premier League goal in his 50th appearance. In the EFL Cup final, he scored two goals and added an assist. The win secured Champions League football for Liverpool in the 2021-22 season. The striker has also scored four goals in 11 games since his return. The season ended with 26 goals in 50 appearances, making him the club’s second highest scorer.
The Liverpool striker has now scored fifty Premier League goals in the past three seasons. He also became the first player to reach that milestone in the Premier League on his second-to-last game. In the Premier League, he is the second-highest scoring player behind Daniel Sturridge, who had 96 goals in 98 games. Among Liverpool’s other stars, Robert Firmino and Mohamed Salah have also reached fifty goals in the Premier League.
After his goal against Leicester City, Sadio Mane made his 100th appearance. In the same game, he assisted Roberto Firmino’s winning goal. His 79 league goals have helped Liverpool win the league title for the first time in 30 years in the 19/20 season. Sadio Mane is the third African player to reach that milestone. Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah are the other two.
The Liverpool striker Sadio Mane has enjoyed a quiet season, but he did not disappoint in recent years. In the Premier League, he helped the club win the Super Cup against Chelsea, scored 50 Premier League goals, and won the African Footballer of the Year award. And he did it in a hurry, as he became one of Klopp’s most important players.
In a season where no player has reached the 50 Premier League mark faster than Sadio Mane, Liverpool have many reliable goal-scorers. With 12 Premier League goals this season, Sadio Mane is now one of the top scorers in the Premier League, surpassing both Mohamed Salah and Jota. Those two players haven’t been particularly prolific in recent months.
His best goal for the club
Wayne Rooney, the man who won five Premier League titles and twelve major honours at Manchester United, has revealed his best goal for the club. The former England forward is the club’s all-time top scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances. Perhaps his most iconic goal was his bicycle kick against Manchester City in 2011. Nani whipped the ball into the box for Rooney to score with an overhead kick. Rooney finished his kick with a bicycle kick into the top corner.
His AFCON goals
One of Sadio Mane’s most memorable AFCON performances came in January, when he scored the game-winning penalty in the 1-0 win over Egypt. Despite missing the first penalty, he converted the second, securing a historic win for Senegal. The win brought an end to a drought-hit campaign for the country, which had finished runner-up at three AFCONs. His most recent goal came in the fourth minute of added time, when he headed home Luis Diaz’s cross to equalize against Egypt.
During the tournament, Sadio Man played some excellent matches for Senegal, scoring three times. But his performance was even better, helping his team to qualify for the final. Moreover, he set the tone by being the example for his team. Unlike other forwards, he was willing to do defensive work, which is not the usual thing for a forward. Ultimately, Sadio Man’s performances at the AFCON have boosted his confidence and deservedly earned him a prestigious award.
After being a part of Senegal’s AFCON campaign, Mane was awarded the Player of the Tournament award, but lost to Egypt star Mohamed Salah. His teammate Firmino, who has been with the Reds since 2011, was also an AFCON participant. Following the tournament, Mane mimicked Firmino’s’matador’ celebration after scoring a hat-trick. This video, filmed after the tournament, went viral.
The third AFCON final of Sadio Mane’s career came last year in Senegal. In addition to scoring the game-winning penalty, the striker scored the match-winning goal on extra time after the team had been reduced to nine men. The match was a thriller. Senegal dominated the tournament with an impressive line-up. The goal came as no surprise, given that the Senegalese side were the tournament favorites. However, both penalties were ruled incorrect after a VAR review.
Sadio Man’s AFCON performance is impressive enough to warrant his inclusion in the upcoming World Cup. The team is in dire need of a striker and this man can prove it. Sadio Mane’s AFCON exploits have earned him a place in Liverpool’s history as one of the best players in the club. It is a big blow for Liverpool to miss out on a chance to make the knockout stages, but Mane has proved that he is a big game player.
His AFCON performance has clinched a place in Senegal’s squad for the 2019 edition, and his recent AFCON exploits have earned him a golden chance to leave a lasting legacy. If he can win everything in Germany, he could be on the same level with Samuel Eto’o. There are countless AFCON goals that Sadio Man can score, but none of them have quite the impact he had on the game.
