Michael Kenrick 26/06/2026 7comments  |  Jump to last

After making a nice setup for a fantastic strike from Papa Gueye, substitute Iliman Ndiaye scored an absolute belter for Senegal's fifth goal against Iraq at the World Cup in Toronto.

Collecting the ball deep, just inside the Iraq half, he dribbled forward in very familiar style before blasting a fantastic shot that arrowed just inside the post and into the back of the net to make it Senegal 5 -0 Iraq -- a result that incidentally sends Scotland home as they are leapfrogged in the Third-Place Table. 

Iraq had shot themselves in the foot as early as the 13th minute when Rebin Sulaka dragged back Sarr and was eventually adjudged to have been the last man denying a goalscoring opportunity -- the 6th such red card shown at the 2026 World Cup.

Senegal were already ahead after 4 minutes but it stayed that way until the break while Iliman Ndiaye had been a spectator until just before the hour mark, when Senegal had finally started to make the most of their numerical advantage. 

And Idrissa Gana Gueye had another great full game for Senegal. 

 

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Mike Gaynes
1 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:07:43
We are now soliciting estimates of how much his price tag has increased today.
Michael Kenrick
2 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:26:16
Strange... no sign of tiredness anymore.

It's enough to make you wonder if it's more about how he is being coached???
Kevin Molloy
3 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:30:02
He's been coached the same way for the last 2 years, Michael.

I'm more inclined to think it's more about who was in his ear during the last set of internationals.
Edward Rogers
4 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:30:03
Can't believe he doesn't start games, maybe saving him for the later rounds?
Michael Kenrick
5 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:36:14
Kevin,

He's been coached the same way for the last 2 years.

Not sure that's even remotely true. Kevin. Dino Dyche for the first 6 months, before Dino Dave got at him.

Meanwhile, occasional spells with the Senegal national team, where he is now, arguably producing more end product. Two assists and an absolute belter of a goal.
Si Cooper
6 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:42:32
MK (2) - or the way he is being used?

He’s not been playing every minute of every game and he’s also only one of a number of very creative players.
Tom Bowers
7 Posted 26/06/2026 at 22:43:45
A great goal from a great player (on his day). Sadly we didn't see enough of that towards the season's end but the whole team seemed to be in a malaise.

Here's hoping there is a turnaround to the new season.

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