Como forward Assane Diao has decided to represent Senegal instead of Spain and has been named in the 26-man squad released by head coach Pape Thiaw for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Diao, who has represented Spain’s youth teams, has scored five goals in 10 Serie A matches for Como this season and has been in the middle of an international tussle...
Assane Diao has revealed that Como manager Cesc Fabregas influenced his decision to join the newly promoted Serie A club, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old Spaniard of Senegalese heritage joined from Real Betis for a fee worth €12 million and has hit the ground running at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia with five goals in eight league games, including the winner in a 2-1 win over title contenders...
Assane Diao scored the winner as Como upset Serie A title favourites Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday afternoon, Afrosport reports. The game was a reunion between Como boss Cesc Fabregas, who played under his Napoli counterpart Antonio Conte, when the latter managed Chelsea between 2016 and 2018, winning the Premier League and FA Cup. It was newly-promoted Como that went ahead in just the...
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