{"id":62164,"date":"2025-09-25T18:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/malick-diouf-leads-league-in-assists-from-defense"},"modified":"2025-09-25T19:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:43:21","slug":"malick-diouf-leads-league-in-assists-from-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/malick-diouf-leads-league-in-assists-from-defense","title":{"rendered":"Malick Diouf Leads League in Assists from Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>At just 20 years old, El Hadji Malick Diouf is making a name for himself in the Premier League. The Senegalese defender, who joined West Ham United in the summer from Slavia Prague, has already registered three assists this season \u2014 more than any other defender in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Diouf\u2019s sharp deliveries and confident forward runs have added a new dimension to the Hammers\u2019 play, making him one of the early revelations of the campaign. His ability to combine solid defensive work with attacking contributions has quickly won over both teammates and supporters.<\/p>\n<p>For West Ham, the signing looks like a masterstroke, with the youngster proving he can adapt seamlessly to the pace and demands of English football. 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