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Moussa Mbaye resigns from Senegal Football Federation amid internal crisis
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Moussa Mbaye has resigned from his role managing 2026 World Cup ticketing for the Senegal Football Federation FSF, citing a lack of coherence with his values and an inability to meet the demands of the position. Mbaye, who is also a member of the FSF Executive Committee and president of Stade de Mbour, stated that the conditions for exercising his function no longer allow for coordination, clarity of processes, and rigor in governance. His resignation comes amidst growing tension within the FSF, fueled by a dispute over financial management and bonuses related to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A group of 16 Executive Committee members has criticized the distribution of bonuses, with some members reportedly receiving 13 million FCFA. FSF President Abdoulaye Fall is scheduled to meet with the 16 dissenting members on May 4, 2026, to address the escalating crisis.
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