Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy revealed details about his save against the penalty taken by Morocco's star player Ibrahim Diaz in the final moments of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, in a moment that was enough to change the course of the title.

Mendy explained that he deliberately stayed still and did not move early while taking the penalty, noting that he noticed Ibrahim Diaz slowing down as he approached the ball, which gave him a strong sense that the shot would be aimed at the center of the goal.

The goalkeeper of the Senegal national team added that he did not expect the penalty to be taken with a "Panenka" style, but he focused on timing and reading the player's movement, which helped him successfully save the ball at a very critical moment.

Edward Mendy concluded his statements by emphasizing that this penalty came at a crucial moment in the final, and that saving it was the turning point that preserved his national team's hopes and ultimately led them to win the match and claim the title.