Soccer-Mane to miss Senegal matches against Ireland, England

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Senegal v Ivory Coast - Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast - January 29, 2024 Senegal's Sadio Mane scores a penalty during the shoot-out REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

(Reuters) -Sadio Mane will not play for Senegal in next month’s internationals against Ireland and England after asking to be excused for the two friendly matches.

Mane is the only major absentee from a 26-man squad unveiled by coach Pape Thiaw on Tuesday.