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Dorgeles Achieves Unique Feat: Two Matches in Two Countries in Under 24 Hours

Dorgeles Achieves Unique Feat: Two Matches in Two Countries in Under 24 Hours

11 January 2026at12:20

Malian international Nene Dorgeles achieved a remarkable feat, participating in two matches for two different teams in two separate countries in less than 24 hours.

On Friday evening, Dorgeles came on as a substitute in the 55th minute during Mali's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match against Senegal, held in Tangier. The match concluded with Mali suffering a one-goal defeat.

Despite his national team's elimination, the 23-year-old forward immediately traveled over 3,000 kilometers by private jet to Istanbul.

Dorgeles arrived just in time to join his club Fenerbahçe for the Turkish Super Cup final against Galatasaray on Saturday, where he entered the game as a substitute in the 69th minute.

Fenerbahçe secured a 2-0 victory in the match, with goals scored by Matteo Guendouzi and Jayden Oosterwolde, allowing Dorgeles to celebrate the title with his teammates.

How did Nene Dorgeles manage to play two matches in two countries in less than 24 hours?

Dorgeles traveled over 3,000 kilometers by private jet from Tangier, Morocco, after Mali's AFCON match to Istanbul, Turkey, joining Fenerbahçe for their Turkish Super Cup final.

What were the outcomes of Nene Dorgeles's two matches within 24 hours?

Mali suffered a one-goal defeat, leading to their AFCON elimination. However, Fenerbahçe secured a 2-0 victory in the Turkish Super Cup final, allowing Dorgeles to celebrate a title with his club.