Senegal-Sudan at LSS: the FSF rejects criticism of the organization

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is under fire after Senegal-Sudan, counting for the CAN qualifiers. Lions supporters denounce difficulties accessing the Léopold Sédar Senghor stadium and a late opening of the doors. Malal Diallo Pith, supervisor at the FSF, rejects these accusations outright.

He first attacks widely relayed information: that of the doors opening at 5 p.m., two hours before kick-off. “I formally deny the information circulating that the doors will open at 5 p.m., two hours before kick-off. This is completely false,” he insisted.

According to him, access to the stadium was open from 2 p.m. He specifies that Sonatel agents were already on site to scan tickets purchased online on the operator’s platform.

There remains the question of the jostling observed around the enclosure. For the supervisor, they are rather explained by the habits of Senegalese supporters, who tend to reach the stadium just a few hours before kick-off. “It’s normal for there to be jostling in these conditions. This is the reality,” he maintains.

Formal about the progress of the operations, Malal Diallo Pith ensures that the system was well in place. He thus intends to reestablish the FSF’s version in the face of criticism of the organization of the match.

Sheikh Gora DIOP