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Sadio Mane has been urged to reverse his retirement decision ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. 🗣️

Mane will captain Senegal against tournament hosts Morocco tonight as the Lions of Teranga seek to win the competition for just the second time in their history, and the ex-Liverpool man has been vital in their pursuit of glory.

Senegal boss Pape Thiaw has, however, pleaded with Mane to continue playing for the national team, claiming the Al-Nassr forward "represents Africa".

Speaking ahead of Sunday's final, Thiaw said: "The country is not in agreement [with his decision], and I am not in agreement. We want to keep him as long as possible. He represents Africa, the world, and when we say it's his decision, it doesn't just belong to him, he belongs to the people of Senegal, and they want to see him carry on. 🎙️

"Considering his example, we need such people like this in the country. He gives lessons, his humility, his education, how he gives his sweat for Senegal. He gave his life for this team to get to the World Cup in 2022, he gave his life to win the first AFCON and get the first star.

"If I had to sign a paper to allow this player to leave, I would say 'no', and his teammates would say 'no' as well." ✍🏽

Morocco 🆚 Senegal Clash in Africa Cup of Nations final.

Who Will Win the AFCON Morocco 2025 Trophy?🏆🤯

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It's the Final! 🏆🇲🇦

Let's go Eliesse, Rooting for you tonight! 😍

🟢 Morocco 🆚 Senegal
⏰ 18 January I GMT 19:00 | BST 20:00
🏟️ Morocco Home Match
🏆 AFCON 2025-26 | Final Match

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 AFCON champion since the tournament began in 1957 🏆🌍

Senegal 🆚 Morocco

🗓️ Sunday, 18 January, 2026
⏰ GMT - 19:00 | BST - 20:00
🏆 Africa Cup of Nations - Final
🏟️ Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat, Morocco

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AFCON FINAL 🇸🇳🔥🇲🇦

Tomorrow is the night Africa stands still!
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its ultimate showdown as Senegal face Morocco in the FINAL.

📅 18 January 2026
⏰ 22:00
🏆 AFCON – Knockout Stage (Final)

Two giants. One trophy. One destiny.
May the best team lift Africa’s crown 👑🔥

Senegal 🆚 Morocco

🗓️ Sunday, 18 January, 2026
⏰ GMT - 19:00 | BST - 20:00
🏆 Africa Cup of Nations - Final
🏟️ Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat, Morocco

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