AFC Champions League: Edouard Mendy out against Al-Rayyan

Édouard Mendy is out with Al-Ahli for the second leg of the AFC Champions League round of 16. The Senegalese goalkeeper is forced to step away to recover from his injury.

Edouard Mendy was injured during Al-Ahli's league match against Al-Khaleej on Friday, March 7, 2025. He left his teammates in the 42nd minute and was substituted. Examinations revealed a muscle injury to the adductors. A few days later, the Saudi club finally answered the question tormenting its supporters: Will Mendy be called up against Al-Rayyan on March 11, 2025?

This Monday, March 10, Al-Ahli confirmed the absence of their starting goalkeeper for the AFC Champions League second leg against Al-Rayyan this Tuesday at King Abdullah Stadium. A significant blow for the current 5th in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ahli will have to rely on their backup goalkeeper, Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi, to defend their goal and qualify for the quarter-finals.

This injury also raises concerns within the Senegalese national team, which is set to face Sudan and Togo in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The list of the Lions of Teranga is expected this Wednesday, March 13.

Lydiane N'Po |

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