Chelsea Goalie Edouard Mendy Vacations in Dubai After Club World Cup Triumph

• Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy took time off to relax in Dubai after winning the Club World Cup
• The Senegal shot stopper is seen boat riding with his sister as he takes some rest following a very busy month for both club and country
• Mendy was the hero for Senegal as they won the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon a week ago after saving two penalties

Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has finally gotten some breather after a busy start to 2022, where he was actively involved at both club and country.

The former Stade Rennes goalie helped Senegal win their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title and was also key to Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph over the weekend in Qatar.

With the Blues set to return to English Premier League action, the Blues goalkeeper took time off to spend a day with his sister.

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Edouard Mendy has become a core member of Chelsea since joining from Stade Rennes, helping the English giants win the UEFA Champions League, the European Super Cup and now the Club World Cup.

He was also named the best goalkeeper by FIFA.

Mendy produced a heroic display for Senegal on the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, saving two penalties as the Teranga Lions won the tournament for the first time in their history.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 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.

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Meanwhile, Abdoulaye Diop who is the Mayor of the Senegalese region of Sedhiou has disclosed big plans for the city's new stadium to be named after Liverpool striker Sadio Mane after winning 2021 AFCON.

Sadio Mane was in great form at the just concluded 2021 African Cup of Nations as the forward scored the decisive kick that helped Senegal to beat Egypt 4-2 in the final.

In the competition, the Liverpool superstar played all the games for Senegal netting three goals and providing two assist which helped his nation to win the title.