Sadio Mane: Senegal criticised after striker plays on despite suspected concussion

Senegal criticised over Mane head injury

Jan 26, 2022 by BBC News - Africa

Key Facts

  • Mane remained on the pitch for several minutes despite appearing to sustain a head injury in the incident during Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations match .
  • Vozinha was sent off for the challenge with Mane and had to be helped off the pitch while visibly unsteady on his feet.
  • "The image of the player collapsing on the ground and having to be helped from the pitch after scoring his goal should tell you everything you need to know about the impact and the effect it had had on his brain," added Griggs.
  • In a statement from the Senegal FA, team doctor Dr Abdourahmane Fedior said Mane had been "replaced due to the vertigos he had on the pitch" after scoring.

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