FSF : 100 millions FCFA de dettes à la SOGIP, où est passé l’argent du football sénégalais ?
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is once again embroiled in a financial controversy. According to information from Sports News Africa, confirmed by our source, the governing body of Senegalese football owes nearly 100 million CFA francs to the Public Infrastructure Management Company for the urban centers of Diamniadio (SOGIP).
As a direct consequence, during their preparations before departing for the United States, Pape Thiaw's Lions were not allowed to use the SOGIP facilities. This was an embarrassing situation for the national team, which was in the midst of preparing for an international competition.
This is not the first time this type of dispute has arisen. In October 2025, the CEO of SOGIP, Dame Mbodj, had already announced that the Senegal-Mauritania match, a World Cup qualifier, could not be held at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium due to unpaid fees owed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). A favorable solution was ultimately found at the last minute, in the best interests of Senegalese football.
But this new case raises a fundamental question: where does the money from Senegalese football actually go?
In recent years, the Lions have nevertheless racked up impressive performances and financial gains. Between the bonuses paid by FIFA for qualifying for and participating in the World Cup, the rewards linked to their historic victory at the 2022 AFCON, the three continental finals played in different categories, as well as the numerous international competitions, revenues have been plentiful.
So how can we explain that the Federation regularly finds itself facing significant debts, to the point of being denied access to national infrastructure?
Fans have a right to ask questions. Are the revenues generated by the performances of the various national teams being managed properly? Are expenses being adequately controlled? Why do these financial difficulties keep recurring despite sporting successes?
Beyond the controversy, this situation reignites the debate on the governance and financial transparency of the Senegalese Football Federation. While on-field results have allowed Senegal to establish itself among the major African nations, the institution's finances continue to raise numerous questions.
One thing is certain: the Senegalese people are now waiting for clear explanations. One question keeps coming up: where has the money generated by the exploits of Senegalese football gone, and why does the FSF (Senegalese Football Federation) almost systematically find itself facing debt?
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