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Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich striker named African Footballer of Year in memorable night for Senegal

Senegal's Sadio Mane was crowned African Footballer of the Year for the second time running at a Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony in the Moroccan capital Rabat.

Mane scored the winning penalty as Senegal beat Egypt in a shootout in this year's Africa Cup of Nations final to lift the trophy for the first time.

The awards returned for the first time in three years after being suspended by the coronavirus pandemic, with Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala also retaining the award she won in 2019.

"I am very, very happy to receive the trophy this year," Mane, 30, said as he collected his prize.