Papiss Cissé Shines in Spectacular Sunday League Performance

Papiss Cissé delivered a captivating performance for his Sunday league team, Wythenshawe Vets, displaying a mix of humor and skill.

During the match, Cissé missed a penalty, and his follow-up shot was also thwarted by the goalkeeper. Undeterred, he approached the corner-kick with a smile, only to inadvertently send the ball out of play.

Despite these initial setbacks, Cissé quickly turned the tide, scoring six impressive goals in the second half, contributing to his team’s commanding 11-0 victory over South Liverpool.

At 40 years old, Cissé is not alone in showcasing his talents in the Cheshire Vets Premier Division. Wythenshawe Vets field an astonishing nine players with Premier League experience, further emphasizing their competitive stature.

Cissé is joined by notable former Premier League players such as George Boyd, Emile Heskey, Stephen Ireland, Nedum Onuoha, Danny Drinkwater, Maynor Figueroa, Joleon Lescott, and Oumar Niasse. Collectively, they boast an impressive record of 1,801 top-flight appearances, 222 Premier League goals, and 325 international caps.

Cissé, who previously represented Newcastle United in the Premier League, made headlines not only for his six-goal feat but also for his jovial demeanor following earlier mishaps. This is not the first time he has scored six goals in a single game within the Cheshire Vets Premier Division, as he accomplished a double hat trick on his debut.

Even Joleon Lescott, known for his defensive prowess with Manchester City and England, managed to score a hat trick as a striker for Wythenshawe Vets.

The influx of high-profile players began with Stephen Ireland, who joined the team after being encouraged by his friend, Blake Norton, a regular member of the squad. This paved the way for other ex-Premier League stars to follow suit.