Senegal: Édouard Mendy's message after tribute at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium

Last Thursday, before kick-off in Senegal vs Sudan (4-1), Édouard Mendy was celebrated by the entire crowd at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium. Hours later, the former Chelsea goalkeeper posted a message on social media.

Six years after their last match at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium, Senegal’s national team returned to the Stade de l’Amitié for the third matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match ended in a 4-1 victory, leaving the Lions alone at the top of Group J.

Long before the result was decided, Senegalese supporters were celebrating, having the chance to pay tribute to Édouard Mendy, who recently retired from international football. The crowd at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium chanted his name in a heartfelt tribute. A two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with the Lions, the Al Ahli goalkeeper was cheered by fans, who showed their gratitude for his outstanding years with the national team.

Édouard Mendy grateful

Touched by this gesture from the Senegalese people, Édouard Mendy sent a message to the nation. “There are dreams you carry with you your whole life. The dream of wearing Senegal’s shirt, defending its colours, winning trophies and making an entire nation proud. Last night, as I relived all those moments, a lot of emotions came flooding back. I realise how far I have come and how lucky I was to experience this adventure. Thank you to everyone who was part of this story, and thank you for this tribute, which will remain etched in my memory,” he wrote on Instagram.

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