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Extreme tension in the Senegalese football scene
Senegal’s sporting scene has witnessed a major upheaval following the defeat of Teranga Lions to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
Controversial issues continue in a chaotic scene, from allegations of sexual harassment, the sacking of coach Pape Thiau and blatant interference in the federation’s affairs to suspicions about the national team doctor, who is suspected to be a gynecologist, in a long list of scandals that never ends.
Today, Wednesday, a new scandal was revealed, the victim of which was Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, the goalkeeper of Saudi Al-Ahly.
Discover the locationMiss MercatoHis partner, Sport News Africa, cited a new episode highlighting the struggles Senegalese players faced during the tournament.
The website confirmed that neither the players, nor the technical staff, nor any of the delegation members were insured during the World Cup, as the Senegalese Football Association did not provide any insurance cover to protect those under its responsibility.
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Edward Mendy himself suffered afterwards He injured his knee in the second match of the group stage against Norway.
The Senegalese goalkeeper, who had to undergo an MRI scan to determine the seriousness of the injury, had to pay for the expensive scan himself in the US. This is another example of the chaos that marred Senegal’s participation in the World Cup.
