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Hat-trick against Kenya: Sadio Mané closes in on Africa's all-time top scorers

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The captain of the Senegal national team, Sadio Mané, has taken his international goal tally to 50 after netting a hat-trick against Kenya in yesterday’s friendly match at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. The "Lions of Teranga" cruised to a resounding 8-0 victory.

The 33-year-old striker scored all three of his goals in under half an hour, striking in the 17th, 35th (from the penalty spot), and 38th minutes, putting on a dazzling show for the fans.

This hat-trick marks the tenth of his career and his second at international level, following his treble on June 4, 2022, during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin.

The top African goalscorers in international football

According to statistics from Transfermarkt, here is the ranking of Africa’s greatest international goalscorers:

Friendly: Senegal enjoys a rout against Kenya (8-0)