Lukman Mumuni

updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM

• A Senegalese artist has sculpted a statue of the country's football legend and Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane
• The statue posted on social media has drawn massive mixed reactions, with many taking a dig at the artist
• Sadio Mane helped Senegal win their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title after beating Egypt on penalties

A statue of Senegal legend Sadio Mane has drawn massive reactions from fans of the player on social media.

The statue, designed and built by a Senegalese artist, was spotted in the player's hometown of Bambali.

The sculpture was designed with the player in a Senegalese jersey, reminiscent of one of his celebrations during AFCON 2021.

However, it did not bear the resemblance of Mane, leaving fans of the Bayern Munich star unhappy.

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Mane is revered in Senegal, after leading the West African nation to their first Africa Cup of Nation success early this year.

The 30-year-old forward joined Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window from Liverpool and has since been an important player for the German outfit.

Mane sculpture: social media reacts

@kingsaliba wrote:

Sadio Mane wooden statue in Senegal

@Jibby1991 added:

Ama Sene have performed in Dakar. What is this statue? Justice for Sadio Mane

@Ivoirowsky posted:

A statue of Sadio Mané unveiled at #Sénégal, it will end up in court

@Kwesi_smithgh tweeted:

This a ghost statue of sadio mane

@Sarkorbina also wrote:

Senegalese artist decided to honour Sadio Mané with a wooden statue. The statue is meant to depict Mané, a child of Bambali wrapped up in his country's national jersey.

@SamsonOtto added:

Whoever made this statue of Sadio Mané must be a comedian.

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Sadio Mane insists his best is yet to come

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane says his best is yet to come, after putting on another masterclass performance for the Bavarians in their 6-2 win over Mainz.

Mane continued his resurgent form in front of goal as he netted once and provided two assists, as the German champions temporarily returned to the top of the Bundesliga table. Mane has scored 11 goals in all competitions for Bayern Munich this season.

According to SB Nation, Mane has been self-critical of his performances and believes he can still improve on his current form for the Bavarians.