Senegalese internationals Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye were on the scoresheet for Everton in a 3-0 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday, March 22, 2026. Gueye opened the scoring in the 14th minute, while Ndiaye added the third goal in the 59th minute, with Abdoulaye Doucouré netting the second.
Following his goal, Iliman Ndiaye celebrated by revealing a t-shirt referencing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), specifically the "CAN 2025" tournament. This was widely interpreted as a celebratory nod to Senegal's recent victory in the 2023 AFCON, which was held in early 2024, and their upcoming title defense.
The comprehensive win was a significant result for Everton in their league campaign, moving them further from the relegation zone. For Chelsea, the defeat marked another setback in a challenging season.
The performance and celebratory message from the two Senegalese players highlighted their national pride following the recent continental success of the Senegal national team, known as the Lions of Teranga.
