Sadio Mané: "The Best Team Doesn't Always Win the Africa Cup of Nations"
05 January 2026at19:02
Senegalese international Sadio Mané affirmed that winning the Africa Cup of Nations title is not always exclusive to the best team, emphasizing the importance of the team's mental state during the tournament.
Mané stated in his remarks to the media: "The best team doesn't always win the Africa Cup of Nations; rather, the team's mental state plays a significant role, especially with the numerous challenges in this competition."
"I believe we will try to remain humble and grounded, and most importantly, try to approach each match individually," Sadio Mané added.
It is worth noting that the Senegalese national team will face Mali in the quarter-finals of "CAN 2025" next Friday (17:00 GMT+1).
Q&A
What is Sadio Mané's view on winning the Africa Cup of Nations?
Sadio Mané asserts that the 'best team' doesn't always win AFCON, highlighting the crucial role of a team's mental state and humility in navigating the competition's numerous challenges.
When and against which team will Senegal play their next CAN 2025 match?
The Senegalese national team is set to compete against Mali in the quarter-finals of CAN 2025 next Friday, with the match scheduled for 17:00 GMT+1.
