*TRAGEDY STRIKES SENEGALESE FOOTBALL: US OUAKAM CAPTAIN FADIOUF NDIAYE PASSES AWAY AFTER ON-FIELD COLLISION*
A devastating incident has shaken the Senegalese football community after Fadiouf Ndiaye, the 28-year-old captain of Union Sportive de Ouakam (USO), tragically lost his life during a Ligue 1 match against Oslo FA on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Ndiaye, known for his leadership and dedication on the field, suffered a fatal injury after a collision with another player just before halftime. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The news of his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in for the beloved player. Senegal's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Khady Diene Gaye, paid her respects, saying, "National football has lost one of its pillars. May Allah welcome him into His paradise, Firdawsi."
Hundreds of mourners attended Ndiaye's funeral at the Ouakam cemetery on Sunday, May 18, paying their last respects to the talented young player.
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