Senegal Federation reveals team doctor lacks sports qualifications
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
At a press conference on July 19, Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall disclosed that Dr. Abderahmane Fédior, the national team's physician for about a decade, is a gynecologist rather than a sports medicine specialist. Fall acknowledged a severe oversight, stating several players expressed concern about receiving treatment from Fédior due to his lack of appropriate qualifications. In response to the criticism, the federation added sports physician Dr. Jean-Marc Sène to the team. The situation reflects broader administrative problems within the FSF, including unpaid bonuses and staff salary issues following Senegal's early exit from the World Cup.
- •Dr. Abderahmane Fédior is primarily trained in gynecology.
- •FSF confirmed Fédior has no sports medicine qualifications.
- •Senegal's World Cup campaign ended early after a loss to Belgium.
- •Dr. Jean-Marc Sène joins the medical staff.
- •FSF faced criticism over unpaid bonuses and salaries.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Senegal Federation President Reveals Team Doctor Is a Gynecologist
"FSF president Abdoulaye Fall acknowledged that Dr. Abderahmane Fédior, who served the national team for roughly a decade, lacked the academic background for sports medicine.
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