In a decisive vote held on Sunday, August 3, in Diamniadio, Abdoulaye Fall was elected president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), marking the end of Augustin Senghor’s 16-year leadership.
The election, which drew significant attention from football stakeholders across the country, signals a new chapter for Senegalese football.
Abdoulaye Fall, a treasury inspector and current president of the Diourbel Regional League, secured a resounding victory in the second round with 322 votes, compared to 30 votes for his closest rival, Mady Touré.
Sixteen ballots were declared invalid. This clear win comes after Fall led the first round with 301 votes, followed by Touré with 116 and outgoing president Senghor with 92. Touré later withdrew from the race, citing alleged irregularities.
The election attracted seven candidates: the incumbent Senghor, Mady Touré of Génération Foot, Moustapha Kamara, Oumar Ndiaye, Aliou Goloko, Abdou Thierry Camara, and Abdoulaye Fall.
The spirited contest reflected the growing demand for transformation and fresh ideas within Senegal’s football administration.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Khady Diène Gaye, Senegal’s Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, and was attended by representatives from FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the Senegalese National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSS), underlining the event’s national and international significance.
A former vice-president of the FSF, Fall has outlined an ambitious vision under his PRAXIS program focused on modernizing football infrastructure, professionalizing domestic leagues, and creating opportunities for youth development.
His leadership comes at a critical time, with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on the horizon.
Abdoulaye Fall’s election promises a fresh start for Senegalese football, combining experience with innovation as the nation aims to strengthen its presence on the continental and global stages.
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