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My Take
Mamadou Niang earns my admiration as a striker who went from Matam, in Senegal's dry northeast, to becoming one of Africa's recognized goalscorers. Born in 1979 and a classic 178 cm penalty-box predator, he carried Senegal through three Africa Cup of Nations campaigns in 2004, 2006 and 2008, and that kind of longevity at international level impresses me far more than a single hot season. With his brother Papa also turning pro, football clearly ran in the family. I value players who shoulder a nation for years rather than flash and fade. He reads, to me, like a leader as much as a finisher.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye
- Name (Japanese)
- ママドゥ・ニアン
- Reading
- ままどぅ・にあん
- Born
- October 13, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Matam, Senegal
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye born?
Born October 13, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye from?
Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye is from Matam, Senegal.
What does Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye do?
Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye works as association football player.
How tall is Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye?
Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.