First selection on Saturday, first start and first goal this Tuesday. Ibrahim Mbaye’s debut with Senegal went like a dream. Coming on in the 75th minute of the defeat against Brazil three days earlier (2-0), the 17-year-old Senegalese neo-international was launched from the kick-off by Pape Thiaw during the friendly against Kenya.
Titi from Paris actively participated in the Lions’ demonstration against Kenya. Mbaye played it collectively for the first time. Good pressing and decisive passing made El Hadji Malick Diouf’s (12) job easier. A perfect departure from his camp before relying on Sadio Mané’s stick to further improve his statistics (17th).
Cross kick from the left
His two assists did not satisfy him. Mbaye offers the Senegal star a new golden opportunity. The Blues’ youth selection player was awarded a penalty, converted by Mané after half an hour of play.
At halftime, the score was 6-0 to the Lions. Nothing can soften the Paris Saint-Germain player. Upon returning from the dressing room, the left-hander inherited the ball on the edge of the penalty area. He stepped onto his left foot to unleash an unstoppable cross shot. With this great success (8-0) and new talent in its ranks, Senegal can face the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts in a month, with peace of mind.
