When a Keeper's Slip Sparks a Roaring Comeback: Mane's Moment in AFCON
27 December 2025
Key Moments
A naive slip by Al-Ahli Jeddah goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted a goal to DR Congo as the Africa Cup of Nations clash in Morocco unfolded.
After a goalless first half, Congo took the lead through Cedric Bakambu, who followed up on a rebound from Mendy’s low shot to put the ball in the net in the 61st minute.
Records and Reactions
Eight minutes later, Senegal’s Sadio Mane—now with Al Nassr—replied with a goal that mirrored the sequence, pouncing on a rebound to level the score and spark celebrations.
Mane’s strike pushed his tallies higher, reaching 52 goals for Senegal across all competitions and his 10th AFCON goal, making him the tournament’s top scorer among Senegalese players.
Final note: the match kept AFCON’s drama alive in Group Stage, with Morocco as host nation watching closely.
Punchline: Mendy’s slip was so slick the ball filed a complaint with the referee for slippery circumstances.
Punchline: Mane didn’t just score; he turned the highlight reel into a permanent wallpaper for Senegal fans.
