Sadio Mané and Seko Fofana took advantage of their transfer to Saudi Arabia to perform their Umrah in Mecca, accompanied by some of their Al Nassr teammates. This was on Thursday in the holy city of Islam.
Like several African players, Sadio Mané chose Saudi Arabia for the next phase of his career. The Senegalese international signed with Al Nassr, a club in the Saudi Arabian top division. The Lion of Teranga made his debut for the team on Thursday and, although he didn’t score, he contributed to the team’s draw against Zamalek (1-1) in the Arab Cup.
After the match, the Bambali-born player went to Mecca to perform Umrah, a minor pilgrimage in the holy city of Islam. Unlike the Hajj, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year.
Photos of Sadio Mané performing Umrah were shared on social media, showing the player’s religious fervor and spirituality. Umrah is an important act of devotion for Muslims, and many Muslim athletes choose to perform it at significant moments in their careers or lives.
For Sadio Mané, this Umrah represents a moment of reflection and connection with his religious beliefs, allowing him to spiritually recharge before continuing his sporting career with Al Nassr.
