Weekend for Senegalese abroad: Jackson and Boulaye Dia shine, Niakhaté and El Hadji Malick Diouf struggle

Just days before their double-header against Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Senegalese internationals were expected to shine on European pitches. Nicolas Jackson and Boulaye Dia particularly impressed with their respective clubs. However, the weekend proved much more difficult for Moussa Niakhaté and El Hadji Malick Diouf, who both suffered defeats.

In France , during the 10th matchday of Ligue 1, Boulaye Dia once again demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess. The Senegalese international striker netted the only goal for Stade Rennais, who were defeated at home by Lille (1-2). Playing away at Angers, Nice, with Yehvann Diouf delivering a strong performance, secured a victory (0-2).

Monaco, with Lamine Camara and Sadibou Sané in the starting lineup, earned a valuable point away at Le Mans, where Habib Diallo was absent for the match (1-1). In an all-Senegal derby, Brest, with Pathé Mboup coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute, defeated Lyon, featuring Moussa Niakhaté (2-0). Le Havre, without Rassoul Ndiaye, suffered another home defeat, this time against Lorient (0-2).

On the road in Toulouse, Strasbourg, with Pape Demba Diop coming on in the 77th minute, also suffered a defeat (3-1). Meanwhile, Paris FC, with Moustapha Mbow entering the game in the 90th minute, secured a victory away at Auxerre, featuring Lamine Sy (0-1). Abdallah Sima, injured, did not participate in the match between Lens and Marseille (1-2).

In England, on Matchday 10, Aston Villa, featuring Nicolas Jackson and Ibrahim Mbaye, drew 4-4 with Manchester United. Jackson once again shone, scoring Villa's second goal, while Ibrahim Mbaye came on as a substitute in the 78th minute.

Hull City, with Nobel Mendy starting in central defense, lost to Arsenal (1-0). Starting up front, Iliman Ndiaye couldn't prevent Manchester City's defeat, as they were beaten by Nottingham Forest (3-1). Brentford, with El Hadji Malick Diouf coming on in the 59th minute, also suffered a defeat, losing 2-0 away to Brighton.

Sunderland, without the injured Habib Diarra, secured a valuable victory by defeating Chelsea 1-0. Crystal Palace, however, without Ismaïla Sarr, suffered a home defeat against Liverpool 3-1.

In Spain, for Matchday 12, Real Sociedad, without the injured Mamadou Sarr, defeated Rayo Vallecano, featuring Pathé Ciss, who returned to the starting lineup (1-0). Sevilla FC, with Arouna Sangante starting before being substituted in the 72nd minute, were held to a draw by Deportivo Alavés (0-0). Villarreal, with Pape Gueye delivering a strong performance, beat Getafe (2-0).

In Italy, during Matchday 11, Paul Mendy's Cagliari defeated Frosinone 1-0. The newly capped Senegalese international particularly distinguished himself by providing the assist for the only goal of the match, scored by Adopo. Meanwhile, Pape Matar Sarr remained on the bench during the 2-2 draw between Juventus and Fiorentina.

In Germany , Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, who is returning from injury, did not participate in Bayern Munich's victory on the pitch in Mainz (1-2).

In Belgium, for the 11th matchday, Club Bruges, without Mamadou Diakhon, conceded a draw against Anderlecht (1-1).

In Turkey, Galatasaray, without Ismail Jakobs, won a spectacular match against Amedspor (4-3).

In Serbia, Red Star Belgrade, without the absent Bamba Dieng, went and won on the pitch of FK Vojvodina (0-1).

In Saudi Arabia, the championship was not scheduled for this weekend.