Generation Foot, Senegal's flagship academy
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Sadio Mané, the star of Liverpool, African Golden Ball, began his training at Generation Foot before flying to Europe.
(Photo: Senegalese international Sadio Mané, in the colors of Liverpool, after his goal against Newcastle United, in March 2018).
© Carl Recine / REUTERS
By: Cédric de Oliveira
21 mins
Grand reportage takes you today to Senegal where football is king and inspires dreams of greatness.
The Lions have never won a major trophy, but some of its representatives shine in the best clubs in the world, like Sadio Mané.
The Liverpool star, African Golden Ball, began his training at Generation Foot before flying to Europe.
A path that many would like to emulate within the School, which is one of the most prestigious in the country and a true pioneer on the continent.
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“Generation Foot, the flagship academy of Senegal”, a major report by Babacar Fall and Cédric de Oliveira.
►Also read: Pope Matar Sarr, a Senegalese nugget that shines in France
► FC Metz and the Académie Génération Foot based in Dakar continue the adventure
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