Senegal’s National Men’s Football Team Doctor Abdourahmane Fedior has hit back at claims made by the country’s Football Federation President Abdoulaye Fall over his qualification to serve in the role. (Scroll down to watch video)
Abdoulaye Fall suggested that Dr. Abdourahmane Fedior was more equipped as a gynaecologist than a sports medicine expert in a press briefing as the fallout from Senegal’s bad 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign continues. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
Senegal held a 2-0 lead against Belgium in the round of 32 stage but suffered a late collapse to lose 3-2 at the end of extra time.
Reacting to Abdoulaye Fall’s claims over his qualification, Dr. Abdourahmane Fedior spoke extensively about his medical background that had him serve as President of the Medical Commission of the Senegalese Cycling Federation, Head of the Medical Commission of the Senegalese Handball Federation.
“I was truly outraged by the statement of the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). Why? Because all the falsehoods he put forward deeply surprised me. When a person is not sure of what they are saying, they should first go and find out for themselves.”
“I obtained my medical degree specializing in sports medicine in 2008. We were part of the very first graduating class of this program.
🚨🇸🇳 Dr Abdourahmane Fedior répond à la FSF et dénonce des « contre-vérités »
Le Dr Abdourahmane Fedior réagit aux déclarations du président de la FSF, Abdoulaye Fall, concernant son parcours. Il dénonce des « contre-vérités » et affirme être titulaire d’un diplôme de médecine… pic.twitter.com/cafnDsAySL
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