As many as 27 years have passed since George Weah deservedly raised the Ballon d’Or trophy for the best player in the world in 1995. However, we haven’t seen another African pick up the much-respected award after almost three decades.The only African player to ever win the Ballon d’Or, is George Weah. He is the current President of Liberia 🇱🇷. He clinched the award in 1995. pic.twitter.com/ukFsKyKY3c— African Hub (@TheAfrican_Hub) May 25, 2022 Liverpool’s forward Sadio Mane is a contender for this year’s award, but the fact he’s enjoying a prolific season both with his Liverpool and Senegal doesn’t mean he’ll win it eventually at all.SAT: 22.00: (2.25) LIVERPOOL (3.50) REAL MADRID (3.35)Speaking on the lack of African winners, Mane said:”It’s true. If you guys say it, what can I say myself? Which is sad. This cup, the Africa Cup of Nations, is one of the biggest for me; it is the biggest trophy I have won in my life.”For an African player not to have won the Ballon d’Or since George Weah, it is sad for sure. Winning the Champions League is special. I have a chance to play it again, and we have a chance to win it as we have a strong team.”We will do everything we can to win it, and then we will see what happens with the Ballon d’Or.”Mascherano, Suarez, Coutinho, Mane? Barca want another star to switch Anfield for Camp NouSadio Mane Stadium – now that’s a home town tributeMane’s season so far has been one for the history books, with the player winning both the League Cup and the FA Cup with Liverpool.”Honestly, I’m really enjoying every single moment. The Champions League final will make it even more special when we win it! We all have our targets, to go for all the trophies, to win the Champions League, which would be special.”Klopp: ‘Mane and Salah are warriors’Recently, Mane has refused to publicly answer the question as to whether he will remain at the Merseyside club beyond this year, saying that he’ll reveal all after the final.”The answer I can give you now is I feel very good, and I am fully focused on the UCL final. That is the answer I must give before the final. But come back to me after the game, and I will give you the best answer. For now, let’s go and win it, “concluded Mane.
