Assane Diao Strikes Early as Como 1907 Secures Victory Over Udinese

Assane Diao made it two goals in two consecutive games at the Sinigaglia, playing a pivotal role in Como 1907’s victory over Udinese on Monday, 20 January. The recent signing wasted no time making an impact, breaking the deadlock just five minutes into the match with a clinical finish, thanks to a perfectly timed assist from Gabriel Strefezza.

Reflecting on his goal and his adjustment to life in Como, Diao shared his thoughts on both his personal journey and the team’s performance.

“The players here are incredible, everyone has welcomed me so warmly. I’ve only played three games, but it already feels like I’ve been here for a year. It’s a fantastic group, full of passion for the game, and they made me feel part of the family straight away.”

“I’m really happy with the goal, but even more so with the win. From the first minute, we knew we had to secure the three points, and we showed that with a strong start to the game. There was some frustration after the last game because we played well, but it wasn’t enough. Today, we played brilliantly. I’m grateful to the team, and I want to thank Gabriel for both the assist and his kind words.”