African football’s structural weaknesses were highlighted by Ousmane Sonko, the president of the National Assembly and leader of Pastef/Les Patriotes, in his analysis of the continent’s performance at the 2026 World Cup.
Key Takeaways
African teams’ poor management, team administration, and discipline were Sonko’s main concerns. These issues have led to disappointing performances by several African teams, including Senegal, which had the potential to go further in the tournament.
“The lessons from this World Cup are our persistent weaknesses,” said Sonko. “We need a urgent review of our systems and processes to improve our team management and administration.”
