YOG Dakar 2026: The Prime Minister in support of the Lionesses of futsal

Present at the Iba Mar Diop stadium to attend the meeting between the women’s futsal teams of Senegal and Ukraine, the Prime Minister, Ahmadou Alhaminou Mouhamed Lo, praised the mobilization of the public and the commitment of the Senegalese players. He announced to them a special participation bonus.

The Prime Minister, Ahmadou Alhaminou Mouhamed Lo, made a trip to the Iba Mar Diop stadium on Thursday afternoon to follow the women’s futsal match between Senegal and Ukraine, as part of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

At the end of this confrontation won by the Ukrainian selection, the head of government went to the Lionesses’ locker room to send them a message of support and encouragement. He praised their commitment, their determination as well as the efforts made to defend the national colors. In recognition of their participation, he also decided to grant them a special bonus.

The Prime Minister, at the same time, congratulated the Ukrainian team on their victory, in a spirit of fair play and sporting respect.

Beyond this meeting, Ahmadou Alhaminou Mouhamed Lo praised the strong mobilization of supporters and the smooth running of the competition. He therefore called on the Senegalese to maintain this dynamic of fervor and support throughout the YOG Dakar 2026, in order to support the young athletes engaged in this great celebration of sport.