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'He remains a very great player and it's a pleasure to play for the same club': Sadio Mane reveals what he told Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah after Senegal beat Egypt in AFCON final on penalties

Sadio Mane has revealed the touching words he said to Mohamed Salah following Sunday night's AFCON final.

Mane scored the winning penalty in the shootout as Senegal beat Salah's Egypt side to lift the trophy for the very first time.

There were heart-warming scenes after the final whistle as Mane went over to console his Liverpool team-mate.

Sadio Mane went to console his forlorn Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah after the final

Speaking to beIN SPORTS (via Metro), Mane gave an insight into the exchange between the pair.

'I told him that he remains a very great player and it's a pleasure to play for the same club,' he said.