2021 AFCON: Sadio Mane Recovers in Hospital After Being knocked Out Cold in Senegal’s 2-0 Win Over Cape Verde

Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has been rushed to hospital after helping his side to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Liverpool winger was reported to have sustained a concussion while on international as Senegal beat Cape Verde 2-0 on Tuesday, 25th.

The former Southampton star got his side’s head in front in the 63rd minute at Stade Kouekong in the round of 16 of the AFCON.

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Prior to that, Mane was seen writhing in pain on the pitch following a slight knock.

Blue Sharks were in a tight spot against Aliou Cissé’s men after being reduced to ten-man in the 21st minute of the game.

Yet, the Lions of Teranga could not seize the opportunity to take a lead till the second half after Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha received another red card in the six minutes before Mane’s goal.

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Vozinha was sent off by the Algerian referee, Lahlou Benbraham for a reckless challenge on Mane, who was running through on goal.

Later on, Bamba Dieng doubled Senegal’s lead with a goal in the injury time.

As a precautionary measure, the 29-year-old Senegalese was taken to the nearest hospital after the game.

The Cape Verde shot-stopper with whom Mane was involved in the clash went to check on him at the hospital and both are seen together in the featured image.