When Ndiaye was substituted in stoppage with his side 2-0 up, he took a moment to soak it all in.
The forward signed merchandise, shook hands and applauded supporters as he made his way around the perimeter of the pitch to the sound of a standing ovation from an exuberant Hill Dickinson crowd.
It was a moment he and his team-mates had waited nearly three months for.
The Senegal international – as has so often been the case this season – was among the standout performers as the Blues strengthened their push for European qualification with a first home victory in 87 days.
The transition since leaving Goodison Park – their home of 133 years – has been a difficult one.
But heading into Tuesday’s contest with just four wins from 14 games at their new home was not good enough.
It was a record that threatened to undermine the progress made in a campaign that – after reaching the 40-point mark in 28 games for only the second time in nine seasons – has the potential to be a memorable one.
But that promise will only be realised if Everton can settle into life on Liverpool’s Waterfront and banish their recent home struggles.
On the evidence of Tuesday night’s performance, Ndiaye has made himself at home.
Now Everton must follow his lead.