{"id":36505,"date":"2023-06-07T15:40:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T15:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/?p=36505"},"modified":"2023-06-15T22:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T22:03:24","slug":"international-news-jacob-mendy-receives-his-first-gambia-call-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/international-news-jacob-mendy-receives-his-first-gambia-call-up","title":{"rendered":"INTERNATIONAL NEWS | Jacob Mendy receives his first Gambia call-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Wrexham AFC are delighted to share that Jacob Mendy has received his first international call-up for Gambia, ahead of their African Cup of Nations Qualifier in Egypt.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Scorpions take on South Sudan in their penultimate group game, at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium on June 14.<\/p>\n

They currently sit level on six points with Congo, only to be bettered on goals scored leaving them third in Group G.<\/p>\n

Mendy joined the Red Dragons last summer and played an integral role in the record-breaking title campaign, making 32 appearances across all competitions.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the qualifier, Mendy explained he was honoured to receive his first call-up for The Scorpions.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI\u2019m over the moon and very proud, but the fact my friends and family are proud makes me even happier.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means a lot to me because three or four years ago I\u2019d never have imagined playing for my country, and it just shows how working hard can give you the rewards.<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting called up for my country is one of the highest honours I could have achieved.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt shows I am on the right path, and I don\u2019t want it to just be one call up, I want it to be many more for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The energetic wing-back scored four times in the 2022\/23 campaign, with his most important coming against Notts County, in a barnstorming victory at the Racecourse Ground.<\/p>\n

After bringing him to the Club, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson expressed his delight at the news.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI\u2019m really pleased for Jacob that he\u2019s received his first international call-up. It\u2019s a great honour for him and his family.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to seeing him in action later this month in Egypt.\u201d<\/p>\n

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