Senegal's Goalkeeper Ends His International Career
Édouard Mendy, the esteemed goalkeeper for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, has officially declared his retirement from international football, marking the end of an illustrious eight-year journey with the Senegal national team. This announcement was made through a heartfelt video shared on his official Instagram account, where he expressed his gratitude towards Senegal by stating, "Thank you, Senegal." In the video, Mendy reflected on his significant achievements while representing his nation, which began with his debut back in 2018 and culminated with participation in the final stages of the upcoming 2026 World Cup set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Throughout his career with the Senegalese national team, Mendy's most notable accomplishments include winning the Africa Cup of Nations twice, triumphing over Egypt in 2021 and Morocco in 2025. His tenure was marked by remarkable performances in key tournaments, demonstrating his skills and resilience as a goalkeeper. Moreover, despite recent controversies regarding the withdrawal of the 2025 title by the Confederation of African Football, Mendy's contributions to the team have remained significant and are celebrated by fans and teammates alike.
Having made his debut in 2018 under the guidance of coach Aliou Cissé, Mendy accumulated a total of 59 caps for Senegal, during which he conceded 34 goals while managing to keep a clean sheet in 31 matches. His leadership on the field was instrumental in guiding Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021, as well as reaching the finals on two additional occasions in 2019 and 2025. Furthermore, Mendy played a crucial role in securing Senegal's qualification for the World Cup twice, in 2022 and the forthcoming tournament in 2026.
As reported by es-us.noticias.yahoo.com.
