Sadio Mané: Do Futebol Mundial à Transformação de sua Vila no Senegal

O texto aborda a influência de Sadio Mané na sua Bambali em Senegal. O texto foi feito para o nível B2.

Sadio Mané: Transforming His Home Village Bambali in Senegal

Sadio Mané was born in Bambali in the green Casamance region of southern Senegal. As a teenager he left home for a football academy in Dakar, capital of Senegal, then moved to Europe, rose at Salzburg and Southampton, became a star at Liverpool, and later signed with Al Nassr.

His annual pay has been reported around €35 to €40 million, before bonuses and endorsements. With wealth secured, he chose to give back to the village that raised him.

The spark was simple. He often said real success was helping his people, not chasing luxury. He funded a hospital in Bambali for roughly £455,000 and a school for about €250,000. He helped bring 4G connectivity, built a fuel station and a post office, supplied sportswear for children, and rewarded top students with laptops and cash prizes. He also set a monthly transfer €70 per family.

Senegal: A West African Gem

Senegal, in West Africa, borders the Atlantic, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and surrounds The Gambia. With 17 million people, Dakar is its capital. About 95% are Muslim. French is the official language, with Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, and Jola also spoken. Known for the Rally Dakar and the scenic Casamance region, Senegal has a diverse economy with agriculture, mining, fishing, and tourism. Major attractions include Goree Island and the Lac Rose.

Senegal is a lower-middle-income country. About 40% of its population lives below the poverty line. The GDP per capita is $1,600, and the unemployment rate is 15.7%. Approximately 5% of Senegal's population has a university degree. The literacy rate is 51.9%, and life expectancy is 67 years.

Downtown of Dakar, the capital of Senegal

Casamance

Rally Dakar

Map of Senegal in Northwestern Africa

Lac Rose

Bambali: A Village Transformed