On friday 10th July 2026, Softfootball can confirm that Sadio Mané has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to one of the most iconic national‑team careers in African history.
Mané, the former Liverpool star and two‑time CAF African Player of the Year (2019, 2022), leaves behind a remarkable legacy 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)
The decision comes after Senegal’s dramatic 3–2 extra‑time defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a match in which Belgium produced one of the tournament’s biggest comebacks.
