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Édouard Mendy has taken a decisive step beyond his footballing success by committing to improve educational opportunities for children in Dakar, Senegal. The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion visited Yakar School in Keur Massar on Saturday, where he announced a major philanthropic initiative to expand and modernize the institution. Situated in a densely populated […]
Édouard Mendy has taken a bold step in transforming the educational landscape in Keur Massar, Senegal, by backing a major expansion of the Yakar School, a project close to his heart and rooted in his family’s community. The Yakar School, which was originally designed to offer free, quality education to 60 underprivileged children, will now […]
Édouard Mendy has etched his name into the record books by becoming the first goalkeeper in football history to lift both the UEFA Champions League and the AFC Champions League, following Al Ahli Saudi FC’s 2-0 triumph over Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian final. The Senegal international, whose commanding presence between the posts helped guide […]
Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has expressed his delight after clinching the 2025 Asian Champions League trophy with Al-Ahli Jeddah. In the final of the tournament, the Saudi Pro League side defeated Japan’s Kawasaki 2-0 in the game played on Saturday evening at Al-Enma Stadium in Jeddah to lift the trophy. Speaking in a post-match interview, […]
Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy etched their names into football folklore on Saturday after lifting the 2025 Asian Champions League trophy with Al Ahli, joining an exclusive group of players to have won major titles across three different continents. Mahrez, the Algerian winger known for his dazzling footwork and decisive playmaking, was quick to celebrate […]
Edouard Mendy has been crowned the best goalkeeper of the season in the Asian Champions League, capping a triumphant campaign that also saw him lift the title with Al-Ahli following their 2-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale. The 33-year-old Senegalese international, who has delivered consistent performances throughout the tournament, received the prestigious individual honour shortly after […]
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Franck Kessié, Riyad Mahrez, and Édouard Mendy lifted the AFC Champions League title on Saturday after guiding Al-Ahli to a commanding 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in the final held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The African trio played a decisive role in the Saudi club’s historic victory, which capped off their debut […]
Edouard Mendy is poised to make history this Saturday as he leads Al-Ahli into the AFC Champions League final against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. Two years after swapping European football for the Saudi Pro League, the Senegalese international now stands one match away from adding a major Asian title […]
Al Ahli’s Senegalese goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, has been named the Saudi Pro League’s Goalkeeper of the Month for April 2025. The accolade follows his impressive performances, including three clean sheets across all competitions, one of which was secured in the AFC Champions League. Since joining Al Ahli from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, Mendy […]
Edouard Mendy has been named the Saudi Pro League’s Best Goalkeeper for the month of April, recognising a series of outstanding performances for Al Ahli. The Senegalese international played a pivotal role across all four of Al Ahli’s fixtures during the month, showcasing the form that once made him one of Europe’s most feared shot-stoppers. […]
