Veteran goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal “Gabaski” finally got his opportunity in the spotlight for his national team when Egypt starting goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy went down with an injury, becoming a hero to Pharaohs supporters despite being defeated by Senegal in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final. The Zamalek shot stopper did brilliantly to deny a first-half Sadio Mané penalty kick during a Man of the Match performance and the 33-year-old earned flattering praise from opposing keeper Edouard Mendy. Read more about how the Chelsea FC keeper and 2021 AFCON Best Goalkeeper award winner admitted that Gabaski did more to earn the award.
Egypt’s Abou-Gabal is best keeper in Nations Cup, says Senegal’s Mendy
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