Sadio Mané wins AFCON top player award ahead of Ademola Lookman
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has been named Man of the Tournament at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He played a key role in helping the Teranga Lions secure their second continental title with a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco in the final. Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was influential for the Super Eagles but missed out on the individual honour. Other awards at the tournament included the Golden Boot for Ibrahim Díaz and Best Goalkeeper for Yassine Bounou.
Match highlights
- Sadio Mané finished the tournament with two goals and four assists, including an assist in the final.
- Ademola Lookman scored three goals and provided four assists for Nigeria, earning two Man of the Match awards.
- Only four Nigerians have previously won the Man of the Tournament award: Christian Chukwu, Rashidi Yekini, Austin Okocha, and William Troost-Ekong.
- Hosts Morocco received the Fair Play award, while Ibrahim Díaz was the top scorer with five goals.
- Yassine Bounou was named Best Goalkeeper of the tournament.
