Edouard Mendy produced the crucial save in the penalty shoot-out as Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first-ever time, meaning our goalkeeper is now a champion of Africa and Europe.
For the fifth time in the last 11 Africa Cup of Nations, the destination of the trophy was decided by a penalty shoot-out after a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes, but it was Senegal who came out on top with Mendy proving to be the difference, ending the game receiving a well-deserved winner's medal and the award for the tournament's best goalkeeper.
With the scores tied going into the fourth round of spot kicks, it was the Chelsea goalkeeper who got down to deny Mohanad Lasheen from 18 yards, allowing Sadio Mane to convert Senegal’s next penalty and seal the win.
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