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Sadio Mane Wins African Footballer Of The Year

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Sadio Mane Wins African Footballer Of The Year

The Senegal captain Sadio Mane has been announced as the 2022 winner at the Confederation of African Football’s awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday.

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Sadio Mane has become the 10th player to win the African Footballer of the Year award more than once.

Mane topped the vote ahead of former Liverpool teammate Mo Salah top the English Premier League Golden boot chart with 23 goals and most assists of 13 alongside Chelsea’s Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Mane led Senegal to glory at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022 against the Egyptian and knocked them out in the World Cup qualification play-off.

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Mane is the sixth player to have been named African Footballer of the Year on exactly two occasions. The others are Salah, Didier Drogba, Roger Milla, Nwankwo Kanu and El Hadji Diouf.

George Weah and Abedi Pele are both three-time winners, while Samuel Eto’o and Yaya Toure have won the award four times each.

 

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Coach Michael Mireku: The Visionary Behind Central Region’s U-17 Breakthrough

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In the world of football, greatness is often measured by vision, resilience, and the ability to transform potential into achievement.

Coach Michael Mireku, the mastermind behind Aims Soccer Academy and newly appointed Head Coach of the Central Regional U-17 Team, has once again etched his name in the annals of Ghanaian football history.

Under his expert guidance, Team Central has defied expectations, storming into the semi-finals of the GFA KGL U-17 National Championship – a feat never before achieved in the competition’s history. This remarkable milestone is a testament to Coach Mireku’s unwavering dedication, tactical brilliance, and unrelenting passion for the beautiful game.

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The Central Region’s maiden semi-final appearance is more than just a personal triumph for Coach Mireku; it’s a badge of honor for the entire region. His leadership has not only nurtured young talent but also instilled discipline and fostered a sense of teamwork, propelling the region’s football resurgence to new heights.

As Coach Mireku leads Team Central into the semi-finals, he embodies the hopes and dreams of an entire region yearning for football glory. His influence extends beyond the pitch, inspiring a new generation of footballers with his mentorship and role-modeling.


The future of Central Region football indeed looks brighter with trailblazers like Coach Michael Mireku at the helm.

Source: Ekow Austin

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