Sapol Mani
Encyclopedia
Sapol Mani (born June 5, 1991 in Lomé
) is a Togolese football
Midfielder
currently playing for Al-Ittihad.
an Fiokpo based club, here played two years before sold to Al-Ittihad from Tripoli
. The Togolese young prodigy is currently overseen by PSG and Monaco, the club Ittihad have already rejected initials offers from both French teams.
On Jan. 3rd 2010, Mani scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Al-Ahli Tripoli, Al-Ittihad's major rivals in the Libyan Premier League
.
Mani announced his arrival in Korea with a sharp turn and stunning drive into the bottom corner in Togo’s opener against Costa Rica. This industrious midfielder can make as well as score goals; he gets from box to box, and is as happy breaking up play as he is good at initiating it. Mani had a magnificent tournament. He has played his first game for the Les Eperviers on 11 October 2008 against Swasiland.
Mani was a victim of a serious car accident on November 14, 2009 in Togo. http://www.afriscoop.net/journal/spip.php?article816
as among the most talented youth players in the world; Mani came no. 30 on the list.
! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
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| 1 || October 10, 2010 || Lome
|| || 1-2 || Lose || 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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Lomé
Lomé, with an estimated population of 737,751, is the capital and largest city of Togo. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, Lomé is the country's administrative and industrial center and its chief port. The city exports coffee, cocoa, copra, and palm kernels...
) is a Togolese football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
currently playing for Al-Ittihad.
Career
Sapol began his career in the youth from Maranatha FC, before in 2007 transferred to Maranatha F.C.Maranatha F.C.
Maranatha F.C. is a Togolese football club based in Fiokpo. They play in the top division in Togolese football. Their home stadium is Stade Général Ameyi.The club's name, Maranatha, means Jesus returns in Hebrew.-Achievements:...
an Fiokpo based club, here played two years before sold to Al-Ittihad from Tripoli
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
. The Togolese young prodigy is currently overseen by PSG and Monaco, the club Ittihad have already rejected initials offers from both French teams.
On Jan. 3rd 2010, Mani scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Al-Ahli Tripoli, Al-Ittihad's major rivals in the Libyan Premier League
Libyan Premier League
The Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional...
.
Attributes
Mani leads the team since the midfield with great serenity and sobriety. He is known for his excellent vision of the game, the quality of his passes and little waste involved in his game with a flawless technique. He is an excellent free-kick taker. However, his small size can sometimes hinders fights. His style of play has been likened to that of Deco or Iniesta.International career
International A at only 16 years, he participated in a tournament with players such Adébayor, Essien and Muntari. He is a genius of dribbling and passing. He played FIFA U17 Worldcup in Korea in 2007.Mani announced his arrival in Korea with a sharp turn and stunning drive into the bottom corner in Togo’s opener against Costa Rica. This industrious midfielder can make as well as score goals; he gets from box to box, and is as happy breaking up play as he is good at initiating it. Mani had a magnificent tournament. He has played his first game for the Les Eperviers on 11 October 2008 against Swasiland.
Mani was a victim of a serious car accident on November 14, 2009 in Togo. http://www.afriscoop.net/journal/spip.php?article816
Honours
Mani was voted by the English magazine World SoccerWorld Soccer
World Soccer may refer to:*World Soccer Magazine*World Soccer, a game for the Sega Master System-See also:*Football around the world, a listing of all international teams*World Soccer Daily, a U.S. based soccer radio show and podcast...
as among the most talented youth players in the world; Mani came no. 30 on the list.
Achievements
- Libyan Premier LeagueLibyan Premier LeagueThe Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional...
2007-08Libyan Premier League 2007-08Libyan Premier League 2007/2008 was the 40th edition of the Libyan Premier League, the highest division of Libyan football, organised by the Libyan Football Federation.-Season summary:...
(Al Ittihad) - Togolese National league 2006-07 (Maranatha FC)
- Togolese Young Player of the Year 2007
- Libyan Premier League Young Player of The Year 2007-08
- Came 30th in 50 Most Exciting Teen Footballers of 2007
- Libyan Premier League 2008-09
- Libyan Super Cup 2008-09
Competitions Played In
- 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup2007 FIFA U-17 World CupThe FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007 was held in the Korea Republic between 18 August and 9 September 2007. For this event, the number of teams had been expanded from 16 to 24, with the top two of each group and the four best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 16...
(6 matches - 1 goal) - CAF Champions LeagueCAF Champions LeagueThe CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
- 2006CAF Champions League 2006The CAF Champions League 2006 started on 17 February 2006 with a preliminary round. The second leg of the final was played in Tunisia on the 11th of November. Al-Ahly won the tournament for the second time in a row with a late winner by Mohamed Aboutreika....
& 2007CAF Champions League 2007The CAF Champions League 2007 was the 11th occurrence of the CAF Champions League, the most prestigious club football competition in Africa. Étoile du Sahel of Tunisia became champions for the first time, beating Al-Ahly of Egypt 3–1 in a two-legged final.-Preliminary round:The 1st legs were...
editions - Arab Champions LeagueArab Champions LeagueThe Arab Champions League is a football tournament for clubs in the Arab world. It was inspired by the UEFA Champions League.The Arab Champions League was first known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, and established in 1982. In 2001, it merged with the Arab Cup Winners' Cup to form the new Prince...
- 2008-09Arab Champions League 2008-09The 6th edition of Arab Champions League, The 2008-2009 is going to play as a knockout stage from 35 clubs, The Algerian club Entente Sportive de Sétif entered automatically as 2007-08 champion.-The Format:...
edition
International goals
{| class="wikitable"! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
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| 1 || October 10, 2010 || Lome
Lomé
Lomé, with an estimated population of 737,751, is the capital and largest city of Togo. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, Lomé is the country's administrative and industrial center and its chief port. The city exports coffee, cocoa, copra, and palm kernels...
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