Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his career with the Teranga Lions.
The experienced goalkeeper, who was a key member of Senegal’s victorious 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, has decided to close the chapter on his international career.
Mendy played a significant role in Senegal’s rise to the top of African football, helping the national team secure their first AFCON title in 2022 after defeating Egypt in the final on penalties.
The 34-year-old leaves the national team having established himself as one of Senegal’s leading goalkeepers and an important figure in the country’s golden generation.
His retirement marks the end of an era for a player who represented Senegal on the biggest international stages and contributed to one of the most successful periods in the nation’s football history.
