Several Senegalese footballers distinguished themselves in foreign championships over the past week. Jamal Thiaré was notably one of the heroes of Atlanta United’s victory against Inter Miami. Here is our Team Of The Weekarranged in 4-3-3.
BINGOUROU KAMARA impassable
Confident in his area, the 28-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper, captain of Pau FC, put in a great performance against Paris FC this Friday. If the Palois were able to gain a point in this meeting against the leader, which ended 0-0, it is because the former Strasbourg goalkeeper was clearly there. In the first period, he made two big saves on attempts by Alimani Gory (1st) and Jean-Philippe Krasso (30th). He was also solid against Kebbal in the 75th minute. Pau, which remained on three defeats in a row, stopped its bad series and is 11th in Ligue 2.
YOUSSOUF SABALY determining
Starting last Thursday with Real Betis against the Slovenians of Celje in the Europa Conference League, the 31-year-old right-back delivered an excellent match in the victory for the Andalusians (2-1). Solid defensively, very available and inspired offensively, particularly on his crosses, he delivered a decisive pass on Betis’ opener. He played another good performance in the draw against Celta (2-2) this Sunday in La Liga.
MAMADOU MOUSTAPHA MBOW constant
If Pau FC and Paris FC parted 0-0, it is not only because Bingourou Kamara was excellent (see above). This is because the PFC was also able to count on a very good defense, once again led by Mamadou Moustapha Mbow, to counter the Pau attack. For once, the former Stade de Reims player was very good in his coverage and his placement on opposing transitions. Authoritative in duels, he was also very clean in his transmissions to serve his teammates. Spotless as usual. Undoubtedly well on the way to being one of the leaders of the new Paris FC which remains leader of Ligue 2 but which will still have to regain its victorious streak after the break, particularly after three draws in a row.
MOUSSA NIAKHATE costaud
A tough match for the central defender of Olympique Lyonnais, Sunday, during the victory against AS Saint-Etienne (1-0). For his first derby, the former Nottingham Forest player was impactful in the duels to repel the Saint-Etienne attackers. He made two important interventions during the first act (38th and 45th) and remained solid in the second half. In line with what he has shown in recent weeks, he arrives for the selection full of confidence.
MOR TALLA GAYE finishes in style
Excellent with FK Auda from the start of the 2024 season in Latvia, the very versatile 25-year-old left back, capable of playing in all positions, finished the exercise in the most beautiful way. With the total domination of his team, which largely won on Saturday against Metta (5-0), during the 36th and final day of the Virsliga, the former Diambars enjoyed himself. He tried hard and ended up being rewarded by scoring his team’s fifth and final goal. With a 2024 season with seven goals and eight assists in 36 games, his future should inevitably be written far from FK Auda during the next transfer window.
MOUHAMED LAMINE FANNE DABO finishes with a bang
It was not the first time that the 20-year-old midfielder had a good performance with AIK in the Swedish Championship. But it is clear that, for his last with the residents of the Strawberry Arena, the native of Kandiounkou, in Sédhiou, decided to do things big. This Sunday, against Halmstad, for the last day of the Allsvenskan, Dabo feasted in the middle and weighed with his finesse and his technical accuracy. Very inspired, he delivered three assists on the last three goals of AIK, winning 5-1 to ensure its place on the podium. Recruited for €5 million by Luton Town last summer, Dabo can now concentrate on the Hatters, who will be able to count on him from January, they who are currently in difficulty in the Championship: first non-relegation.
DION LOPY in his best form
Like his team, it took him quite a while to get into the rhythm of the Spanish LaLiga 2. But in recent days, the former Stade de Reims midfielder has established himself perfectly in the Almería midfield and among the best in the Championship. The 22-year-old delivered a monstrous match against Elche on Friday (2-1 victory). Omnipresent, he did a lot of work in the midfield, particularly recovering the ball. He also showed an impact offensively, notably with this magnificent equalizing goal in the 37th.esynonymous with his first achievement for his 106e professional career match. He greatly contributed to this fifth victory for Almería, which went on to a fifth match without defeat, after a difficult start to the season, and climbed to 12e place.
PAPE GUEYE colossal
Against Deportivo Alavés on Saturday, the Villarreal midfielder imposed his power to win most of his duels. Even if he was a little rough with his transmissions, he was valuable in the game. He recovered several balls to serve his partners and brought danger into the opposing defense with his strikes, before being replaced at a quarter of an hour to go. Villarreal won 3-0 in this match.
SERIGNE SALIOU FAYE scorer
Starting in Mbaye Leye’s eleven to face RCSA Futures in the Challenger Pro League (Belgian D2) this Sunday, the attacking midfielder from RFC Seraing has once again justified his coach’s confidence. Sole scorer in the victory against Francs Borains (1-0) last week, the former resident of Génération Foot scored again this Sunday, equalizing at 1-1 in this match which ultimately ended 2-2, in addition for having been very available in the game. Thirteenth out of 16 teams with 10 points, the Steelworkers hope to be able to count on a Serigne Saliou Faye at this rate to move away from the relegation zone.
JAMAL THIARE decisive
Where everyone expected to see Luis Suárez shake the net and Leo Messi lead Inter Miami to victory, it was the 31-year-old Senegalese striker who appeared, much more successful. Diligent in his strike, the Atlanta United player frustrated the former FC Barcelona players in this third opposition in the Major League Soccer playoffs. While his team was trailing after 17 minutes, he showed the way to his partners by allowing them, with a double (19th, 21st), to overturn the score and win 3-2 at Chase Stadium to eliminate the big favorite and qualify for the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference. Essential.
SADIO MANE in legs
An active performance for the left winger of Al-Nassr against Al-Ain, last Tuesday, in the Asian Champions League (5-1 victory). Even if he failed to score, the former Liverpool player often managed to make the difference and serve his partners. He regained his effectiveness on Friday against Al-Riyadh, and was therefore the only scorer in his team’s victory in this Saudi Pro League match (1-0).
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