Senegal’s football federation president says the country’s World Cup team doctor was trained in gynecology rather than sports medicine, and that the issue is linked to concerns raised after Senegal’s early exit from the tournament. Yahoo Sports reports that FSF president Abdoulaye Fall acknowledges that Dr. Abderahmane Fédior, who served the national team for about a decade, did not have the academic background for sports medicine. Multiple outlets also report that the discovery occurred late and that players became concerned.
Senegalese medical authorities strongly dispute the allegation. NDTV says the Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine rejects the claims, describing them as “unfounded and defamatory.” Other coverage similarly notes the association’s reaction, emphasizing that the allegations about the doctor’s training and suitability are contested.
Overall, the dispute centers on the doctor’s qualifications and whether they match the requirements for the national team role, with the federation president making the claim and the sports medicine body denying it. The controversy continues alongside scrutiny of Senegal’s performance at the FIFA World Cup.
