The 27-year-old relived his earliest football memories and says playing on the streets of Ouakam helped him develop a resilient mentality
Everton forward Oumar Niasse has attributed his fighting spirit to his footballing foundation, saying he ‘learnt how to play on the streets’.
The Senegal international joined the Toffees from Lokomotiv Moscow for £16 million in January 2016 but has endured a difficult spell at the club.
However, following a successful six-month loan spell at Hull City last season, the ex-Brann striker had to bide his time first in the team’s u-23 side, before breaking into the senior squad on his return to Goodison Park.