Malian international Néné Dorgelès lived out one of the most extraordinary 24‑hour stories in recent football memory, going from heartbreak at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to lifting silverware with his club Fenerbahçe just a day later.
The 23‑year‑old winger, who featured for Mali in their AFCON quarter‑final defeat to Senegal, experienced the disappointment of continental elimination on Friday before swiftly shifting focus back to club duty.
Almost immediately after Mali’s campaign ended in Morocco, Dorgelès travelled overnight to Turkey to link up with his Fenerbahçe teammates ahead of the 2025 Turkish Super Cup final, a fixture played on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
Despite the fatigue of travel and the emotional toll of exit from AFCON 2025, Dorgelès was included in Fenerbahçe’s matchday squad for the Super Cup final against arch‑rivals Galatasaray.
He was introduced in the second half, contributing to his side’s performance as Fenerbahçe secured a 2–0 victory, lifting the trophy and adding a major honour to his club career, a dramatic turnaround just hours after his national team’s elimination from AFCON.
The swift switch from international competition to club success highlighted Dorgelès professionalism, resilience, and physical readiness, key traits for a player balancing dual commitments at the highest levels of the sport.
The Turkish Super Cup win marked another title for Fenerbahçe and underscored Dorgelès’ growing influence since his move to the Süper Lig club in 2025. As he transitions back to domestic action, the winger’s recent triumph demonstrates his ability to rebound from setbacks and contribute meaningfully to team success on multiple fronts.