World's Best Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Reacts After Senegal’s World Cup Qualification

• Chelsea's safest pair of hands Edouard Mendy has taken to social media to celebrate his country's World Cup qualification
• Senegal defeated Egypt in a thrilling penalty shootout on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga booked their spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
• Mendy's crucial penalty save played a huge role in helping the African champions secure back-to-back World Cup qualification

Senegal and Chelsea shot-stopper Edouard Mendy has expressed his satisfaction following his country's qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Mendy was at his superlative best when Senegal crossed swords with Egypt for the third time in a space of two months for a spot in the forthcoming Mundial.

In a repeat of the 2021 AFCON finals, the Lions of Teranga edged the Pharaohs on penalties to qualify for their third World Cup.

Senegal's qualification hinged largely on the penalty save of Mendy as he came up clutch for the West Africans once again to deny Egypt.

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In a post on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Mendy expressed his excitement for the latest achievement in his glittering career.

What Edouard Mendy tweeted in French; as translated into English

"Very proud of this victory for our first match in this sumptuous stadium, with an incredible mobilization and atmosphere. We are proud of this qualification of Senegal for the next CDM in Qatar."

"We will all fight together. Thank you"

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World Cup fever gripped the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Senegal as the Lions of Teranga hosted Egypt in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier.

A raucous crowd made sure that the visitors knew they were playing away from home as the Egyptian anthem was drowned out by the Senegalese crowd.

Every Egyptian foul or player going down was also met with boos and jeers from the home crowd.

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The passionate supporter base inspired the hosts to an early lead as Boulaye Dia poked the ball home from close range. Dia’s goal came in the fourth minute, ironically the same time that Egypt took the lead in the first leg encounter.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Edouard Mendy arrived back to Chelsea to a rousing ovation from his club teammates following his success at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations.

The 29-year-old saved a penalty in the shootout against Egypt to help his country Senegal to their first-ever title in the continental spectacle at the expense of Mohammed Salah’s Egypt.

Mendy briefly went back to Senegal after the final to celebrate with his countrymates, before eventually flying to Abu Dhabi.