Édouard Mendy retires from Senegal duty after eight years, 60 caps and a first AFCON title
The goalkeeper, named the world's best in 2021, was honoured before the Sudan match. The federation summed up his career as "60 caps, two stars and endless emotions".
Dakar — Goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has retired from international football, ending eight years with Senegal's Lions. He announced the decision in a video about his time with the national team, which he joined in 2018.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) planned a tribute to him before Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan in Dakar, Senego reported, citing Le Soleil. The federation summed up his international career as "60 caps, two stars and endless emotions".
Champions of Africa
Mendy was in goal when Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations on 6 February 2022, beating Egypt on penalties in the final. He was named the tournament's best goalkeeper and described the win as "ten times better than the Champions League". He also played for Senegal at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
From Cherbourg to Saudi Arabia
His club career took him from Cherbourg to Reims, Rennes and Chelsea, which he joined in 2020. FIFA named him the world's best goalkeeper in 2021. Since 2023 he has played for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, winning the AFC Champions League twice.
Senegal marked the evening with a 4-1 win over Sudan, keeping the Lions top of their qualifying group.
Source: Senego, 12 November 2026.
