Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane don show say him class still dey sharp, even as Senegal suffer defeat against Norway for World Cup. The Teranga Lions fall 3-2, but Mane still produce two assists wey remind fans of him glory days for Anfield.
With Norway leading 2-0, Mane elegantly flick ball enter path of Ismaila Sarr, wey use strong body hold off David Moller Wolfe and slide finish into roof of net. Na assist wey Liverpool fans don see before, especially when Mane set up Mohamed Salah against Manchester United for 2022. Sarr later score again from Mane pass for close range.
Meanwhile, Salah don make history with Egypt, as dem beat New Zealand 3-1 to record first-ever World Cup win. The Liverpool icon join fans for street celebration for Vancouver after match.
The relationship between Mane and Salah don be topic of plenty talk. Salah tell L’Equipe say, ‘Yes, there was tension with Sadio. Off pitch we no close, but we always respect each other.’ Despite occasional clashes, dem play together 223 times, with joint goal participation of 35, and win four major trophies for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp don reveal say he see Mane post Instagram story with ‘Egypt’ and heart emoji after Salah’s win, and he screenshot am send to Salah. The bond between the trio—Mane, Salah, and Roberto Firmino—still strong, even after all these years.
Senegal go face Iraq for final group game on Friday, June 26, for Toronto Stadium. Dem need win to keep hope alive for qualification.
