Egypt goalkeeper, Abou Gabal “Gabaski” has made a name for himself at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as a bit of a penalty saving wizard. The 33-year old Zamalek shotstopper was only introduced into the tournament in the last 16 against Cote d’Ivoire, following injury to first choice goalie El-Shenawy. Gabaski went on to save from Eric Bailly in ...
Senegal goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, believes Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal “Gabaski” was the best goalkeeper of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Mendy was crowned the best goalkeeper of the competition for providing a safe pair of hands for the Teranga Lions’ march to glory. But many believe Gabaski should have won the award, following heroic performances throughout the competition ...
Egypt goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal was almost the hero yet again for Egypt in the 2021 AFCON Final penalty shootout. Following his exploits against Cameroon in the semi-finals where he saved two penalties, Gabaski was in fine form again in Sunday’s final, saving Sadio Mane’s fifth-minute spot-kick. He also saved a penalty from Bouna Sarr in the shootout that kept ...