Adji Ndiaye : cinq choses à savoir sur la gardienne des Lionne qui a énervé le Maroc
Named "Woman of the Match" after her incredible performance against the Atlas Lionesses, this 20-year-old has become one of the revelations of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. L'Observateur takes a look at her atypical journey. Excerpts.
1. The heroic feat
Adji Ndiaye made a lasting impression at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, becoming Senegal's hero against Morocco. In the 0-0 draw in Rabat, the 20-year-old goalkeeper was named "Woman of the Match" after twice saving a penalty from Yasmin Mrabet, the first of which was overturned after a VAR review. Despite this exceptional performance, the Lionesses were eliminated in the first round following Algeria's victory.
2. From ball girl to goalkeeper
Before establishing herself as a goalkeeper, Adji Ndiaye played as a striker for the U20 team. Her career change was made possible by Mamadou Lamine Thiaré, who spotted her while she was a ball girl at the Toubab Dialaw center. Impressed by her technical skills, he convinced her to train as a goalkeeper in Saly.
3. Versatility and footwork
Today, the player, who plays for Bourges, is known for her versatility. Capable of playing as a goalkeeper, midfielder, or center forward, she is particularly distinguished by her excellent footwork, her passing ability, and her vision of the game. Her former national team coach, Mame Moussa Cissé, believes that her background as an outfield player is one of her main strengths, even though she ultimately chose to pursue her career as a goalkeeper.
4. Beginnings
Her real baptism of fire with the national A team dates back to September 2, 2023. Still relatively unknown to the general public in this position, she distinguished herself against Mozambique during the AFCON qualifiers, contributing to Senegal's qualification and gradually establishing herself as one of the key players for the Lionesses.
5. XXL CV
Born in August 2006 in Niangal, on the Petite-Côte, Adji Ndiaye already boasts a remarkable record at just 20 years old. Having trained in her village before moving to Les Dorades de Mbour, she won the Senegalese league and cup with US Parcelles Assainies in 2021-2022, then another league title with Dakar Sacré-Cœur in 2022-2023. In 2025, she was also among the three finalists for the CAF Awards in the "Young Player of the Year" category.
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