« Il y avait des joueurs que le coach n'osait pas faire entrer » : Abdoulaye Fall confirme les dysfonctionnements du staff technique au Mondial
The president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Abdoulaye Fall, acknowledged the existence of dysfunctions within the Lions' squad after their elimination from the 2026 World Cup. During his press conference, he announced upcoming changes, both in terms of technical staff and the functioning of the federation.
Referring to the statements made by midfielder Pape Guèye, who had mentioned problems within the coaching staff, Abdoulaye Fall suggested that these difficulties were very real. "Pape Guèye spoke about the coaching staff. There were problems within the national team. There were players who weren't being used, others that the coach didn't even dare to bring on. Even the selection process shows that there were problems," declared the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). He also regretted that some of the Federation's technical staff had not been sufficiently involved in the preparation and monitoring of the competition. "Even the National Technical Director wasn't involved in this World Cup, just like the scouts," he stated.
Abdoulaye Fall asserted that he fully accepted his share of responsibility for the Lions' failure and promised reforms. "I never shirk my responsibilities. We must face the music. All necessary measures will be taken. You will see further changes, both in the coaching staff and in the very functioning of the Federation," he announced.
The president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) also addressed the composition of the staff that accompanied Pape Thiaw during the World Cup. According to him, Teddy and Eyman were included at the coach's request, as was Cheikhou Kouyaté, whose presence had been requested by Pape Thiaw. "Cheikhou Kouyaté was a guest. He was not part of the official delegation," clarified Abdoulaye Fall. He added that the video analyst had also been chosen at the coach's request. Regarding Mayacine Mar, the FSF president indicated that his presence was primarily intended to support the new National Technical Director, who, according to him, authored a "very relevant report" on Senegal's participation in the World Cup.
Finally, Abdoulaye Fall addressed the criticism surrounding his presence on the special flight back from Senegal. He confirmed that he had traveled with his wife and two children, while assuring everyone that this had not been at anyone's expense. "It was a 287-seat plane. I've traveled with my family for every Africa Cup of Nations," he stated.
The president of the FSF also stated that he had not received any compensation related to this World Cup. "I received neither a bonus nor any reimbursement. We didn't receive a single franc from this World Cup," he maintained.
In conclusion, Abdoulaye Fall recalled his career in public administration. "I have 35 years of service. I was among the highest-paid civil servants in Senegal," declared the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, stating that he had no personal interest in his mission at the head of the FSF.
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