Premier League icon Jay Jay Okocha has hailed Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as the ‘best in the world’ having played a pivotal role in Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations success.
The Blues stopper was a key player for the Teranga Lions in Cameroon, as they beat one of the pre-tournament favourites Egypt in a penalty shootout - Mohanad Lasheen and Mohamed Abdelmonem failing to convert.
Mendy managed to collect five clean sheets throughout the competition and was deservedly handed the goalkeeper of the tournament award alongside his winners’ medal.
