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Football: Bamba Dieng scores hat-trick for Red Star Belgrade

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Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng scored in the 16th, 29th and 82nd minutes during Red Star Belgrade’s 4-1 victory over Macva Sabac. The performance strengthens his integration into the Serbian club and could aid his return to the national team, reports Seneweb.

Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng scored three goals in Red Star Belgrade’s 4-1 victory over Macva Sabac on Saturday 31 October in the Serbian league, reports Seneweb. He opened the scoring in the 16th minute, doubled the lead in the 29th and scored his team’s fourth goal in the 82nd minute.

Aged 26 and a former Diambars player, Bamba Dieng has established himself as one of Red Star’s attacking players since his arrival, according to Seneweb. This performance could help his return to the Senegal national team.

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