CAN 2025: Kalidou Koulibaly sends a strong message to Sadio Mané | OneFootball

Kalidou Koulibaly

Sadio Mané is determined to retire from international football with Senegal right after the 2026 World Cup. But Kalidou Koulibaly has a message for his compatriot.

Sadio Mané is once again an African champion with Senegal. The former Liverpool star has hinted that this CAN 2025 could be his last appearance in the Lions of Teranga shirt. But that's a scenario Kalidou Koulibaly refuses to accept, as he made clear just moments after their continental triumph. Speaking to beIN SPORTS, the Senegal captain delivered a clear message to his attacking leader.

"He’s an incredible man, an incredible player, and we saw that today. He deserved to lift this trophy, we gave it to him, and he truly deserves it—he’s the one who brought us here. I hope he will continue with us," declared the Al Hilal center-back.