Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has been lauded by a number of the club’s supporters following a philanthropic gesture towards people in his native land.
As reported by BBC and subsequently shared by @LFCTransferRoom, the 27-year-old donated 30 million FCFA (approximately £41,000) to the national committee fighting against coronavirus in Senegal, a contribution he made spontaneously after seeing how drastically the COVID-19 crisis evolved in the African country. BBC stated that, according to Senegal’s Ministry of Health, there have been 27 confirmed cases of the pandemic in the country, although two of those affected have returned to health.
Sadio Mane has made a donation of 30 millions FCFA – around £41,000 to the national committee fighting against coronavirus in his home country of Senegal. The Reds' player decided to make the donation spontaneously when he saw the evolution of the situation. [@BBCSport] pic.twitter.com/BGEDtxIJXy
— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) March 17, 2020
Mane, who has scored 18 goals in 38 matches for Liverpool so far this season, has an admirable track record for generosity towards his native people. He donated 300 Liverpool shirts to his hometown of Bambali just before the 2018 Champions League final (as per The Guardian) as well as pledging more than £250,000 towards the construction of a school and hospital in the town, visiting the construction site of the former to see its progress (as per talkSPORT).
These Reds fans on Twitter voiced their admiration for the Senegal forward upon hearing of his latest act of philanthropy, with one Kopite describing him as a “real hero“:
That’s why we love him
— Mighty red? (@AchaGUEYE6) March 17, 2020
That’s what real hero do
— RJ Lahari ? (@DeepakLahari7) March 17, 2020
He is so humble. The guy builds schools and hospitals in his home town and helps all the villagers who are in need. Sadio, you are a true gentlemen @SMane_Officiel
— Awesom-o 4000 (@6666dappa) March 17, 2020
Man of honour. Looking after his own tribe and peoples. A hero amongst his own and beyond
— Jayesinho (@dmart69) March 17, 2020
All round top man! #sadiomane
— Cooper (@jimmycoops2018) March 17, 2020
Love this man so much such a good human being so much respect for his football ability but far more respect for his actions off the field
— 824 (@IzzyG300) March 17, 2020
Liverpool fans, what did you make of Mane’s donation to the fight against coronavirus in Senegal? Comment below with your views!
