Football is cruel — Sadio Mane breaks silence after Senegal's devastating AFCON exit
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Defending champions Senegal were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations by the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regular time.
Despite creating an early assist for Habib Diallo's goal, Mane emphasized that they couldn't capitalize on their chances.
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Sadio Mane speaks on AFCON heartbreak
The Al-Nassr star acknowledged the cruelty of the game but admitted that Cote d'Ivoire, ultimately, emerged as the deserving winners, advancing to the quarter-finals at the expense of the reigning champions.
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"Football is cruel. The God of football was not with us tonight.
"We gave everything, we did what we had to, even if I think we could have killed the match
"But that is not the case, and overall I will say that the best won," he told Wiw Sport.
Mane will now return to his club side Al Nassr for the resumption of the new season.
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