Sadio Mané to invest $19.5 million in modern agriculture project in Senegal

Senegalese football star Sadio Mané is set to invest $19.5 million, equivalent to more than Rwf28 billion, in a modern agricultural project aimed at supporting development in his home village of Bambali.

The Al Nassr forward has consistently demonstrated his commitment to improving living conditions in his hometown, saying the opportunities he gained through football should also benefit the community where he was raised.

This time, Mané is launching a new initiative known as the ‘SM10 AGRO Project’, which will focus on modern farming, particularly fruit production.

The project is expected to create employment for more than 1,000 residents of Bambali. It will also provide agricultural training through a dedicated institution designed to equip local people with skills in modern farming techniques.

Mango production will be one of the project’s main activities. The harvested mangoes will be processed into various products, including oils and other food items.

The project is expected to produce at least 50,000 tonnes of agricultural products annually.

Construction of the agricultural development, which will cover approximately 500 hectares, is scheduled to begin on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The construction phase is expected to take 18 months.

Mané’s continued support for Bambali

This is not Mané’s first major contribution to the development of his hometown.

In 2020, he donated more than €700,000 to support the construction of key infrastructure, including a hospital and schools. He also provided computers to students in the area.

Later, a stadium equipped with basic facilities was inaugurated for local residents. The facility was built on the site where Mané played football as a child.

Through his latest agricultural investment, the footballer aims to expand economic opportunities for residents while promoting modern farming and job creation in Bambali.

The new agriculture project in Bambali, is set to cost $19.5 million

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