Newcastle United were represented in KSI’s brand new Baller League which officially kicked off on Monday night.
Many players have gone on to have interesting careers after leaving the club, some players turn out to be World Cup winners while others bounce between teams in pursuit of consistency.
The Baller League is an opportunity for out-of-favour professional footballers to prove their worth and show their abilities in the five-a-side game. Alan Shearer manages a Baller League team alongside podcast partners Gary Lineker and Micah Richards. It is Shearer’s first role in management since leaving Newcastle United following their relegation in 2009.
The Newcastle legend wasn’t there to watch his team play on Monday, but ‘Deportrio’ got off to a winning start thanks to the likes of former Burnley man Marvin Sordell as well as ex-Crystal Palace ace Bakary Sako.
Shearer wasn’t the only former Newcastle player to be taking part in the Baller League, however, two other players were drafted earlier in March and made their debuts on Monday.
One player, in particular, stole the show with his brilliant performance and even took the time to pay tribute to Toon star Alexander Isak.
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Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images
Michael Ndiweni does brilliant Alexander Isak celebration in the Baller League
Former Newcastle attacker Michael Ndiweni had an astonishing drop following his release from the club at the end of last season. Having bounced around several non-league clubs, Ndiweni signed for Newcastle Blue Star in the ninth tier of English football.
Ndiweni was on the bench in the Champions League for Newcastle and was even given a Premier League debut under Eddie Howe last season.
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The 21-year-old spent the end of the 2023/24 season on loan at Annan Athletic before his release. Now, Ndiweni is managed by Maya Jama in the Baller League.
FC Rule The World (RTW), his team, lost against MVPs United on Monday evening but Ndiweni was still able to leave a mark on the game by scoring twice, including one sensational strike to open the scoring early on.
After scoring, Ndiweni paid homage to Isak by recreating his now iconic celebration where he runs away while throwing his arm back.
Another former Newcastle star Ciaran Clark made his Baller League debut on Monday night, the former Ireland international was part of the Trebol FC side that lost to Santan FC.
When does Michael Ndiweni next play in KSI’s Baller League?
Following his fantastic Baller League debut, fans will no doubt be chomping at the bit to see Ndiweni in action again.
Baller League will be taking place every Monday and is live-streamed on YouTube and X as well as being broadcast on Sky Sports.
Ndiweni’s next Baller League game takes place on Monday, 31 March, his opponents are yet to be announced.
The former Newcastle man played alongside Josh Harrop on Monday night. Harrop has over 100 professional appearances under his belt, including for Manchester United where he scored on his debut under Jose Mourinho.