Olympiacos basketball player Mbaye Ndiaye mourns the death of his father

On October 19, 2026, it was officially announced that Mbaye Ndiaye, a Senegalese power forward playing for Olympiacos, is mourning the death of his father. The club issued a formal statement expressing deep sorrow and offering sincere condolences to the athlete and his family during this difficult time.

The news of the loss triggered an outpouring of support from across the Greek basketball community, reflecting the professional respect within the league. Notably, Olympiacos's rivals, Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, also issued an official statement to convey their condolences to Ndiaye. Through their social media channels, the Panathinaikos organization expressed that their thoughts are with the player and his loved ones during this period of bereavement.

Ndiaye has been recognized for his strong start to the current season with Olympiacos, having established himself as a key member of the team's roster. No further details regarding funeral arrangements or potential changes to his participation in upcoming games have been released by the clubs at this time.