The Senegalese forward has finally being crowned the best African Football Player, Tuesday night. He beat his Liverpool counterpart Mohammed Salah and Rihad Mahrez who plays for Manchester City.
Salah has won this title 2 consecutive times.
The 27 year old has made tremendous performance in his club Liverpool, with 11 goals in the 19 games played.
“I’m really happy and proud to win this. Football is my job, I love it,” said Mane.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was hosted by Egypt this year.