He will be 33 on August 19. On the eve of the 27th edition of the African male basketball scheduled in Abidjan from 20 to 31 August.

But Maleye Ndoye captain of the Lions of Senegal basketball will certainly not have the head to the party. His desire is to offer the gift of African champion, a dream ran after by Senegal for over a decade.

Over his 2, 02 m for 94kg, the Paris Levallois winger (France Pro-A) at 33 years is still on his feet and fights as a youngster of 20 years. This season he played 29 over the 30 championship matches of his club.

Having started his pro career with the club of Dijon in 2005 through Le Mans and Orleans, the winner of the Coupe de France with his new club (Paris Levallois in 2013) is the symbol of the experience the Senegalese needs to conquer Africa.

A captain in the floors and outside motivates and gives courage to his young teammates. A second coach who supplies the national coach Cheikh Sarr.

Abdoulaye Mbaye, “false brother” to the Senegalese!

Metronome to play, master and leader of the team of France A ‘, Abdoulaye Mbaye “false brother” son of a former Senegalese basketball player who immigrated to France (Max Mbaye) was enough to keep. The double European champion in 2009 and 2011 at 24 years old is part of “great basketball players.” In Pro-A he combines with his 1, 94m speed, endurance and address.

Regrets for his home country Senegal, which discovered his talent in less than 48 hours has also the cost of this “fake son” or “false brother”. Fair Play, he has become the new darling of the public at the end…