The Senegalese Football Federation pays tribute to Édouard Mendy before Senegal-Sudan, Thursday 12 November at the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor. The 34-year-old goalkeeper, who retired from international football on 13 September 2026, is celebrated for his 60 caps and his two stars.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is paying tribute to Édouard Mendy before kick-off in Senegal-Sudan, Thursday 12 November at the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, as reported by Le Soleil, SeneNews and Africa Top Sports. The goalkeeper announced his international retirement on 13 September 2026, after eight years with the Lions.
The governing body of Senegalese football sums up his career in one phrase: “60 caps, two stars and endless emotions”. A way of saluting a career marked by continental titles and World Cup appearances.
A record with two stars
He won AFCON 2021 against Egypt on penalties, where he was named best goalkeeper of the tournament. He then contributed to the AFCON 2025 title. On the world stage, he played at two World Cups, in 2022 and 2026.
His club career also took him to the top: since 2023 at Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, he has won two AFC Champions Leagues. In 2021, FIFA named him the world’s best goalkeeper.
A promise kept by the FSF
Thursday’s tribute comes as no surprise. FSF president Abdoulaye Fall had promised it as early as 18 September, according to beninwebtv. The Federation has therefore kept its word by celebrating him before this match.
According to CAF data relayed by the APA agency, Édouard Mendy kept 31 clean sheets for his national team. He thanked his country with the words “Jërëjëf Sénégal”, according to Le Soleil.
A knee and a page turned
The end of his international adventure remains marked by an injury. Hurt in the knee against Norway on 22 June, he did not play again during the 2026 World Cup, as Le Soleil recalls. An episode that came almost three months before he announced his retirement on 13 September.
The Lions now continue their journey without him. The return match Sudan-Senegal is scheduled for 16 November 2026, according to beninwebtv.