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Liverpool Echo
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Caoimhe O'Neill

Senegal squad welcome Liverpool's Sadio Mane in heartwarming fashion following his Champions League success

Sadio Mane had an incredible season leading Liverpool's attacking line.

The centre-forward scored 26 goals in all competitions and was crowned a Champions League winner with the Reds.

Now the striker has linked up with the Senegal national team ahead of this summer's Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament, which is being hosted in Egypt, kicks off later this month and Mane certainly received a heroes welcome upon his return to the national set-up.

A video has emerged online of the Senegalese squad giving the No. 10 a guard of honour following his European success with Liverpool.

The heartwarming moment sees a jubilant Mane walk through his team-mates who proudly applaud and congratulate him.

Senegal will play a friendly match against Nigeria this Sunday and one week later they will do battle with Tanzania in the Group C clash.

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