Senegal: El Hadj Diouf puts an end to comparisons with Sadio Mané | OneFootball

El Hadj Diouf

Senegalese football icon El Hadj Diouf wants no comparisons drawn between himself and Sadio Mané.

El Hadj Diouf has left an indelible mark on Senegalese and African football history. Today, he serves as a member of the national team's coaching staff. When asked about it, El Hadj Diouf dismissed any comparisons with Al Nassr star Sadio Mané. For him, every player shines in their own era.

"There can be no comparison between Sadio and me when it comes to the title of best player in Senegalese football history. You're only the best player of your own era. The most important thing is that Bocandé passed the torch to me, and I handed it to Sadio Mané. Tomorrow, Sadio will pass it on to someone else," El Hadj Diouf revealed.

The former number 11 of the Lions of Teranga also looked back on the 2025 AFCON final. While his name has been mentioned among those who urged Sadio Mané to bring his teammates back onto the pitch, Diouf stated: "I thank Sadio because he could have chosen not to listen to me. As I always say, champions and great men always find each other."