Fiorentina goalscorer Ndour: “Important victory, Pioli is a good teacher” | OneFootball

Cher Ndour was decisive in Fiorentina’s 2-0 victory over Sigma Olomouc in the Conference League, scoring the second goal and playing a key role in assisting Roberto Piccoli’s opener.

Speaking to Sky Sport after the game, with quotes via FiorentinaNews, the 20-year-old reflected on the importance of the result and the lessons he continues to learn at the club.

“Better the assist tonight because it allowed us to break the deadlock in a difficult match,” Ndour admitted. “This victory is very important because after a tough start to the season, when results didn’t come but that’s also football. We always trained well and this win shows that after a difficult period, we can gain confidence.”

Cher Ndour of Italy U21 looks on during the 50th Tournoi Maurice Revello match between Italy U21 and Japan U21 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue on June 4, 2024 in Vitrolles, France. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Fiorentina scorer Ndour on homegrown talent & Pioli

He also stressed the importance of homegrown talent for Italian clubs: “In recent years things are changing, just look at the last matchday where Pio and Camarda scored. Here at Fiorentina there are many of us, it’s a very young group, almost all Italian and that can help in difficult moments like this.”

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Stefano Pioli manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Como 1907 at Artemio Franchi on September 21, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Finally, Ndour praised coach Stefano Pioli for his constant support: “Pioli is a teacher for me. He always advises me on my imperfections, like going for the shot as happened today, so I always listen carefully to him.”

Read our full match report for Fiorentina 2-0 Sigma here.