Everton star Iliman Ndiaye praised for ‘inspired’ performance in 5-0 rout

Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye played a crucial part as his Senegal beat South Sudan 5-0, with the Toffees ace delivering an excellent performance.

The Everton star has carried on his terrific form for the Merseyside club into the international break, delivering the goods for his national team.

Ndiaye grabbed an assist and received praise for an ‘inspired’ outing in what was his 30th cap for Senegal.

This performance comes days after he played a central role as Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-1.

He created a big chance, scored twice, and played two key passes in a stellar outing for the Toffees, taking his tally to three goals and an assist in seven league games.

Everton boss David Moyes will be eager for the 25-year-old to carry this sparkling form back to Merseyside, especially with his attacking options still misfiring.

Thierno Barry, the club’s £27 million summer signing, has yet to justify his hefty price tag, struggling to adapt to the Premier League’s pace and physicality.

Barry is yet to open his account for the Toffees, and there are reportedly serious worries within the club that he will need time.

Meanwhile, Beto’s inconsistency in front of goal has left the club relying heavily on moments of inspiration.

That’s why Ndiaye’s recent surge in confidence and productivity could prove pivotal.

His creativity, pressing intensity, and link-up play have added a new dimension to Everton’s frontline, qualities Moyes will desperately need as fixtures pile up.

He needs to continue dovetailing effectively with Jack Grealish, whose guile and control have already begun to sharpen Everton’s attacking edge.

With the two of them playing well, the Toffees might find a consistent rhythm in the final third.

For Moyes, Ndiaye embodies the energy and composure the team has been crying out for.

Keeping him firing alongside Grealish could help Everton’s bid to finish in one of the European spots in May 2026.