Senegal forward Bamba Dieng is rediscovering his form with Lorient and aiming to reclaim his place in the national team. The 25-year-aged has been on a scoring run in recent weeks, netting again this past weekend against Nice.
Dieng quickly became a fan favorite during his time at Marseille, and he’s now making a similar impact at Lorient. After a challenging start to the season – initially left out of the first team and then sidelined by injury – the Senegalese international is experiencing a resurgence in Brittany. He has scored nine goals in his last nine matches, taking control of his career trajectory. Now a regular starter up front for Lorient, this represents a significant turnaround for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champion.
Dieng is back in the spotlight, and qualities that were evident during his time at Marseille are resurfacing. His speed and explosiveness are proving to be valuable assets for Lorient, currently ninth in Ligue 1 and enjoying a 12-match unbeaten streak. Bamba Dieng is undoubtedly dreaming of a return to the Senegal national team, having not featured for his country for almost two years. With performances like these, a spot in the squad for the World Cup is a distinct possibility, and national team manager Pape Thiaw may well be taking notice.
