With in particular a fiery offensive trio from Turkey, several Senegalese footballers distinguished themselves in foreign Championships over the last week. Here is the Team Of The Weekarranged in 3-5-2.
MASSAMBA NDIAYE decisive
The 23-year-old goalkeeper was key in Clermont’s last two matches, won on Tuesday then Friday respectively against Laval (2-1) and Lorient (2-1). Deceived by Sellouki in the 29th, he still made decisive saves against Laval (2nd, 9th, 89th). Ditto against Lorient, where he was little used but remained vigilant (52nd). Two good consecutive performances from Massamba Ndiaye, ideal to revive Clermont, now 15e of Ligue 2, four points behind the play-offs for the climb.
KALIDOU KOULIBALY authoritarian
Facing Al-Nassr last Friday, the central defender of Al-Hilal once again fell into a bitter duel with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané. As is often the case when he faces this team, Kalidou Koulibaly responded once again. Even if he was a little late on Anderson Talisca’s opener at the very start of the match, he made some timely defensive interventions. Hyper solid in duels, the 33-year-old was also essential in the recovery. Al-Hilal, who snatched a draw in this clash (1-1), remains leader of the Saudi Pro League.
FALLOU FALL distinguishes itself
Another superb match for the young defender on loan from Stade de Reims to Fredrikstad FK (Norwegian D1). Already author of a great performance midweek against KFUM Oslo, in the semi-final of the Norwegian Cup (victory on penalties), the 20-year-old scored his second goal in the Eliteserien this Sunday, November 3, by opening the score in the draw against Kristiansund (1-1). Defensively, he perfectly muzzled his compatriot Alioune Ndour. Qualified for the Norwegian Cup final, Fredrikstad, 6th in the Championship with three days to go, can more than ever dream of qualifying for the European Cup. Fallou Fall is no stranger to the great FFK season.
MOUSSA NDIAYE confident
In an Anderlecht team which marched on Kortrijk this Sunday (4-0), the 22-year-old left back held his place, as against Tubize-Braine (4-0) in the middle of the week in the Belgian Cup. The former Barça Atlètic player dominated the debates in his lane, notably causing the penalty to open the Anderlecht score against Kortrijk. Defensively, he was disciplined and was clean on transmissions. He has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks and has had a string of good performances, since the arrival, in particular, of David Hubert. And Anderlecht, which had just suffered two defeats in the Jupiler Pro League, revived and moved up to fifth place.
Solid MOR
Established for only the second time this season with Athens Kallithea FC to welcome Panetolokis on Saturday in the Greek Championship, the usual 23-year-old defensive midfielder was not unworthy in this sharing of points (1-1) . Aligned on the left of a three-way defense, the former Estoril Praia player was very solid in this part, with recoveries and interventions full of authority. We will just have to try to confirm in the next matches to allow Athens Kallithea FC to achieve their first victory of the season.
POPE MATAR SARR predominant
Author of Tottenham’s second goal during the victory (2-1) in the fourth round of the League Cup against Manchester City in midweek, the 22-year-old midfielder was again excellent against Aston Villa this Sunday in the Premier League (victory 4-1). Back in Ange Postecoglou’s eleven for the first time in six Championship matches, “PMS” imposed its paw on the Villans as the match progressed. He was the author of a good recovery to slip a ball to Richarlison on Spurs’ third goal. 90 minutes of quality to prove its importance for Tottenham, author of a perfect week: qualification for the quarter-finals of the League Cup and 7th in the Premier League.
MAMADOU FALL cracked Beşiktaş
As it was the weekend for Senegalese attackers playing in the Turkish Championship, the Kasimpasa striker was in great confidence on Saturday on the Besiktas pitch. Technically comfortable in his lane, the 32-year-old Senegalese represented a permanent danger for the Besiktas defense, which cracked in the second half under his leadership. A decisive passer on the Apaches’ first two goals, he scored the last goal to complete his team’s comeback, winning 3-1 to climb to 9th place in the Süper Lig.
EL HADJI BAKARY MANE concludes in style
An excellent match for the 23-year-old winger with Auda against FK Tukums 2000 this Sunday, on the 35th day of the Latvian Championship. The former Diambars player was the great architect of his team’s 3-0 victory with a double, including a goal on a serve from Mor Talla Gaye, and an assist on the third goal. He and Auda are finishing their away season well and nursing the disappointment following the stunning defeat in the Latvian Cup final against FK RFS in midweek (4-2).
The ALASSANE NDAO festival
Little in sight since the start of the Turkish Championship season, the Konyaspor winger has finally launched his season. Scorer for the first time last weekend against Gaziantep, the former Dakar Sacré-Cœur player took on the role of savior of his team against Basaksehir this Sunday (3-2 victory). It’s simple: Alassane Ndao, 27, scored his first hat-trick in his professional career during this meeting. Goals in the 32nd, 50th and 73rd full of quality and which should allow him to regain his full confidence. Note that Konyaspor occupies 10th place in the Süper Lig.
HABIB DIALLO finally acclimatizes to Saudi Arabia
The Senegalese striker has played a leading role with Damac FC for several weeks after having had a sluggish start under the colors of Al-Shabab. Habib Diallo, at the age of 29, is efficient and has scored three goals in his last three Championship matches. This Friday, on the occasion of the 9th day of the Saudi Pro League, the 2022 African champion once again found the net, with an equalizing goal at 1-1 in the draw against Al-Riyadh (2-2) .
MAME BABA THIAM voit double
A key player in the Turkish Championship and perfectly in Arda Turan’s plans at Eyüpspor, the 32-year-old striker proved his importance against Hatayspor this Sunday. Author of his first double of the season, the former Kayserispor player gave the opposing rearguard a nightmare, delivering an XXL performance in his team’s victory (2-0). Now credited with 6 goals this season in the Championship, the 2022 African champion continues to write his legend in each team where he has played in the Süper Lig.
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