A Senegalese World Cup player announces his international retirement at 30!

Chérif Ndiaye, a 30-year-old Senegalese forward, announced his international retirement after 19 caps and four goals. He expressed pride in representing Senegal but decided to leave the national team as Patrick Vieira begins a new cycle as coach. Despite participating in the 2026 World Cup, Ndiaye struggled to establish himself in a highly competitive Senegalese attack.