Senegal: What you need to know about the 5 candidates for the football federation | OneFootball

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Since last Thursday, the names of the candidates vying for the presidency of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) on August 2 are now known. Here’s what you need to know about the five contenders.

Me Augustin Senghor: Reviewing the profiles of the different candidates, it’s no surprise that Me Augustin Senghor stands out. Beyond his background as a lawyer and his management skills, the outgoing president brings with him a wealth of experience at the helm of Senegalese football, which he has led since 2009. His resume also boasts significant international experience (CAF, FIFA).

In terms of results, it will be hard to outdo Me Senghor, who delivered Senegal its first senior AFCON title and, as the icing on the cake, secured four other continental trophies at the same time (U17, U20, CHAN, beach soccer).

His opponents are sure to counter by highlighting his lengthy tenure, as he now aims for a fifth term.

Mady Touré: In football terms, it’s a case of “man-to-man marking” between Mady Touré and Me Senghor. Yet, in every contest, the president of US Gorée manages to break free and score the winning goal.

It’s clear why the boss of Génération Foot is eager to put an end to this drought. Often beaten by the “Manko” bloc, which has now become “Tassaro”, Mady Touré might capitalize on this division and scattered votes to finally take the reins of Senegalese football. But to succeed, he’ll have to keep a close eye on his “friend” and nemesis to prevent another escape.

Me Moustapha Kamara: He was one of the first to officially announce his candidacy. This move prompted Me Moustapha Kamara to spend more time in Senegal in order to run a grassroots campaign. However, being somewhat removed from the day-to-day of Senegalese football could be a handicap for this “Marseillais” lawyer, a native of Tamba, whose bid seems more like a “test run”.

Abdoulaye Fall: Behind the scenes, his candidacy was often whispered about. But Abdoulaye Fall, who has always preferred to keep his cards close to his chest, chose to campaign quietly, beneath the radar. The financial expert decided to dive in with the support (via a statement) of two other Comex members: Elimane Lam and Cheikh Seck. On that note, the recent call for unity by the president of Jaraaf comes as a surprise from a trio that was among the first to turn their backs on “Manko.” It helps explain the apparent hesitation of the president of the former internationals, who, despite an interesting profile, ultimately decided to back the president of the Bambey club. August 2 feels both far away and just around the corner.

Aliou Goloko: The announcement of his candidacy for the FSF presidency took many by surprise. First, because it came just two days before the deadline for submitting applications. Second, because he is not officially affiliated with any club in Senegal. This raises the question: what is Aliou Goloko seeking with this move? Cynics might say he’s “chasing buzz”. Others see it as a bid to force his way onto the new executive team, whatever the position. All we can do is wish good luck to the colleague who dared to take the plunge.