After Sadio Mane’s careless tackle on Ibrahim Sangare in Senegal’s round of 16 match against Ivory Coast, all football fans felt he should have been sent off.

Despite avoiding what appeared to be an apparent red card, Mane failed to demonstrate his full ability throughout the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

According to France24, the two-time African Footballer of the Year had been instrumental before to the incident by setting up the first goal.

After Mane’s trademark burst down the right side, Habib Diallo expertly handled a cross and sent a shot into the top corner.Premature red card evades Sadio ManeThe Ivorian midfielder Sangare was unintentionally kicked in the leg after the 31-year-old went into a tackle on him, trying to win possession.

A red card is usually warranted for such behavior. On the other hand, according to GOAL, Gabon referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho decided to show Mane a yellow card without consulting video assistant referees to double-check his decision.Fans’ reactionsMany fans who watched the game intently thought the Al-Nassr superstar should have been sent off early for his dangerous foul play, but the decision left many perplexed.

At the 2023 Afcon, Sadio Mane received a red card and will spend six months behind bars. How come the Senegalese footballer is still playing? Everyone is covered by the 17 statutes – Supporters

Many supporters felt that the officials and video assistant referees should have sent out Sadio Mane for a dangerous foul on Ibrahim Sangare, but they did not.

Sadio Mane is the reason I’m rooting for Senegal, but I thought the video assistant referee would call a straight red card; Deji Ooni, I can’t believe he’s still playing.

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