Club World Cup Winner Edouard Mendy Reminisces AFCON Glory After Chelsea Return

• Edouard Mendy has added another silver to his collection after helping Chelsea to Club World Cup triumph over the weekend
• The Chelsea number one goalie has looked back at Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations triumph, describing the moment as phenomenal
• The Senegal shot stopper has had an amazing week after winning two titles in the space of seven days

Senegal goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy has no words to describe the Teranga Lions' triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations a week ago.

Mendy rejoined his Chelsea teammates few hours after Senegal's AFCON winning team were given a heroes welcome in Dakar, to help the Blues to another title.

Speaking to Chelsea's media after making history with Senegal, the 29-year-old could not believe what he saw on their return to Dakar.

"I think I can't describe how we feel, it is an amazing achievement, for my teammates, for me and for my family," he said.

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"For the country, it is the first time we won this trophy so it's amazing. Everybody knows what the national team means to me and winning the tournament for the first time in the history of the country is a big achievement.

"I swear nothing like that," he responded to a question on the team's welcome in Dakar. "I think even the World Cup in France in 98 was not like that. The atmosphere, the energy, it was amazing. A million people on the streets, it was phenomenal. I was happy to see everyone, the parents and the kids."

Edouard Mendy added the Club World Cup to his collection on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after staring in the final against Palmeiras.

Edouard Mendy receives heroes welcome from Chelsea teammates

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.

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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.