Sadio Mané Confirms AFCON 2026 Will Be His Final Tournament

Senegal star Sadio Mané says the AFCON 2026 final against Morocco will be his last appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Kofi KingsleyJanuary 16, 2026

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Senegal international Sadio Mané has confirmed that the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be his final appearance in the competition.

The Al Nassr forward made this known after scoring the winning goal in Senegal’s 1–0 semi-final victory over Egypt on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

After a tense first half, Mané stepped up in the second half to score the decisive goal that sent Senegal into the final.

The former Liverpool star was named Man of the Match and later told RTS that Sunday’s final will be his last AFCON game.

“I will be happy to play my last final in the Africa Cup of Nations. I hope we win it and take the trophy to Dakar,” Mané said.

Senegal will face host nation Morocco in the AFCON 2026 final on Sunday, January 18, at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium.

Morocco reached the final after defeating Nigeria 4–2 on penalties following a goalless draw in their semi-final clash.

Mané previously won the 2021 AFCON, which was Senegal’s first-ever continental title.

The 2026 final will be Senegal’s fourth AFCON final appearance, having featured in 2002, 2019, 2021, and now 2026.

There are also strong indications that Mané could consider ending his international career after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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