The shock waves from the Teranga Lions’ World Cup exit continue to reverberate across Senegal, with football enthusiasts and stakeholders questioning every aspect of the federation’s handling of the campaign.

A vocal critic of the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), fan Mamadou Laila Diallo, singles out federation president Abdoulaye Fall’s public statements as particularly damaging. Fall’s claims that the national coach alone bears responsibility for the team’s failure have drawn widespread condemnation.

“His statements are reckless and serve no purpose. He’s deflecting blame to mask his own shortcomings in leadership. Holding the team doctor accountable, while justified in Pape Thiaw’s case, doesn’t excuse the broader mismanagement that led to this disaster,” Diallo argues.

Social media platforms are ablaze with calls for the FSF to be dissolved entirely. Entrepreneur Malang Sané is among those advocating for a complete overhaul.

“This isn’t just about replacing leaders—it’s about rewriting the rules that govern Senegalese football. Without structural reforms, even new faces at the top won’t prevent future failures. The federation must prioritize transparency and accountability above all else,” Sané insists.

Demands for accountability grow louder

Not everyone supports the dissolution approach. Djibril Diata warns that such a move could plunge Senegalese football into uncharted crisis territory. Instead, he urges a thorough investigation to uncover the full truth behind the World Cup debacle.

“We need a deep dive into what really happened during this campaign. There are too many unaddressed issues, too many self-serving individuals within the federation who’ve been protecting their own interests. The time for accountability is long overdue,” Diata emphasizes.

The pressure reached a new level this week as the Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a firm directive to the FSF. In an official statement, the ministry ordered the federation to immediately halt all public statements and media appearances related to the World Cup fallout.

Today’s protest in Dakar, organized by disillusioned fans and football professionals, underscores the growing demand for clean governance in Senegalese sports. Participants are rallying behind the principles of transparency and ethical leadership as the foundation for rebuilding the national team’s future.