Senegal FA president says World Cup team doctor was a gynecologist

According to Fall, the decision was made after it emerged that the team's lead doctor specialised in gynaecology and obstetrics, rather than sports medicine, raising concerns about the quality of medical support available to the national team.

Senegal Football Federation (FSF) President Abdoulaye Fall has revealed that the federation replaced the Teranga Lions' chief medical officer after discovering that the doctor did not have the specialised qualifications required to oversee the medical needs of an elite football team.

By appointing a specialist in sports medicine, the federation aims to provide players with the highest standard of medical care while ensuring they have complete confidence in the professionals responsible for their health and fitness.