Nobel Mendy leads Senegalese Lions' strong return

Senegal’s players made an immediate mark as the new European and Asian seasons began, with Nobel Mendy opening his Hull City account on his Premier League debut. The defender’s goal helped Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0, giving the 22-year-old a strong start to his new English adventure. He celebrated his birthday the following day.

Iliman Ndiaye also played a decisive role in England, providing the assist for Everton’s second goal in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Ismaïla Sarr was not included in the Palace squad as reports linked him with a possible move to Galatasaray. In France, Dame Gueye scored on Le Mans’ return to Ligue 1. It was his first goal in the division and his 39th for the club. The 31-year-old former Diambars player has one Senegal cap, earned in 2016, and won Ligue 2’s award for the best goal last season.

Andy Diouf supplied two assists as Inter defeated Monza 4-1 in Serie A. In Saudi Arabia, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy returned to action for Al-Ahli after the injury he suffered with Senegal against Norway at the 2026 World Cup. He started and kept a clean sheet in his club’s emphatic victory over Abha, extending a weekend in which Senegalese players featured prominently across the major leagues.