Top scorer in Ligue 2: AJEL's new signing, Mansour Sidy Gaye, reveals his ambitions

Top scorer in Ligue 2 with Dakar Université Club (DUC), Mansour Sidy Gaye had an excellent season with the student club. His performances attracted the attention of Ligue 1 clubs. Ultimately, it was AJEL of Rufisque who managed to secure the services of the striker from Thiès.

“I had several contacts, but I decided to sign with AJEL. It’s a club that appealed to me because of its ambitious project. With the advice of my family and friends, I chose to join AJEL of Rufisque,” said the former DUC striker.

Having previously played for US Rail, Mansour Sidy Gaye has shown remarkable consistency in Ligue 2. He scored 10 goals in his first season (2024-2025), before scoring 11 in the following season, thus finishing as the league's top scorer (2025-2026).

Thanks to these performances, the new centre-forward of AJEL, runner-up in Ligue 1 last season, will be particularly expected.

“I know a lot is expected of me, but I want to continue in the same vein. My goal is to do even better than in previous seasons,” the striker confided.

Also called up to the local national team, Mansour Sidy Gaye believes that this selection represents a great opportunity for young players to get noticed.

“I believe the national team is an excellent thing for young people. It’s a real showcase for our generation, who dream of progressing and landing a contract abroad. During the last gathering, I met several players from AJEL, who are now my teammates, and everything went very well,” explained the young striker.

Talented and ambitious, Mansour Sidy Gaye intends to take advantage of this new challenge at AJEL of Rufisque to reach a new level and get closer to his dream: to one day play in a more competitive league.