On Friday, July 10, 2026, Softfootball confirmed that Sadio Mané has officially retired from international football, marking the end of a distinguished national-team career in African football.
Mané, who previously played for Liverpool and has been honored as the CAF African Player of the Year twice (2019, 2022), has left a significant mark with the Teranga Lions.
Sadio Mané’s Senegal Career Stats
- 130 caps
- 54 goals — Senegal’s all-time top scorer
- 29 assists
- AFCON champion (2021)
- AFCON runner-up (2019, 2025)
His decision follows Senegal’s stunning 3–2 extra-time loss to Belgium in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a match that featured one of the most significant comebacks of the tournament.
