Made in Senegal

Apr 8, 2020

1h 12m

★ 9.1

Sadio Mané - Made in Senegal

Overview

Sadio's story is the classical heroes journey and and archetype for African football players. Blessed with exceptional talent, he sets out from his village to find his destiny in the world - defying his family, social structures, doubters and injuries - to come back triumphant and able to help those around him.

Genres

Documentary

Made in Senegal Trailers

Cast

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Sadio Mané

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Jürgen Klopp

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Mohamed Salah

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Georginio Wijnaldum

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Virgil van Dijk

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Naby Keïta

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Kalidou Koulibaly

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Cheikhou Kouyaté

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Moussa Konate

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Mady Toure

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Vincent Hognon

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