Exclusive: Sudan reports Senegal to FIFA over Assane Diao’s ‘alleged’ ineligibility in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

The Senegalese Football Federation informs the public that the player, Pope Alassane Gueye, was injured during the Sudan-Senegal match played on 22 March 2025 in Benghazi. The clinical exams revealed a sprain to the right ankle of medium gravity. An MRI was made and the condition of the injury justified his return to the Club to continue his care. The FSF wishes him a quick recovery and a quick return to competition. Done in Dakar, on 23 March 2…

Sudan Petitions FIFA Over Senegal’s Use Of Ineligible Player For World Cup Qualifier

By Victor Kanayo The Sudan Football Association has officially petitioned FIFA against Senegal for fielding Assane Diao in their 2026 World Cup qualifying game on Saturday. The complaint is regarding FIFA’s regulations, which stipulate that a player must wait three years from his last international game before switching to another Member Association. Diao came on in the 79th minute to replace Ismaïla Sarr in Senegal’s 0-0 away draw against Sudan…

Having failed by Senegal, Sudan decided to take the case to FIFA by contesting the selection of Assane Diao. According to information relayed by journalist Micky Jnr, the Sudanese Football Federation reportedly filed an official complaint against Senegal after the match yesterday. In the 79th minute in place of Ismaïla Sarr, Assane Diao celebrated his first appearance in Senegalese colors. However, this selection is now challenged by the Sudanes…

2026 World Cup qualifier: Sudan drags Senegal to FIFA over players ineligibility

Sudans Football Association have filed official complaints with FIFA against Senegal for fielding Assane Diao in their World Cup Qualifying game on Saturday. The complaint is regarding FIFAs regulations which

Exclusive: Sudan reports Senegal to FIFA over Assane Diao’s ‘alleged’ ineligibility in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

The Sudan Football Association has lodged an official complaint with FIFA against Senegal for fielding Assane Diao in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The dispute centers on FIFA’s eligibility rules regarding nationality switches, specifically the three-year waiting period required for players who have previously represented another country in official […] The post Exclusive: Sudan reports Senegal to FIFA over Ass…

Kwesi Appiah's Sudan report Senegal to FIFA for using unqualified player

The Sudan FA has officially reported Senegal to FIFA over the alleged ineligibility of Assane Diao in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday, March 22, 2025