​Senegal Football Federation (FSF) president Abdoulaye Fall has alleged that the nation’s team doctor during the FIFA World Cup was “trained as a gynecologist”, leaving players uneasy about the quality of medical care they received throughout the tournament.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2026 World Cup is entering its final stages, with the semifinals scheduled for this week ahead of Sunday’s Final at MetLife Stadium. Tournament favorites France will take on Spain on Tuesday (14 July) before England face off against defending World Cup champions Argentina in Atlanta the following day.As the final four gear up for their semifinal showdowns, the remaining 44 eliminated sides are busy examining where their campaigns fell apart. In Senegal’s case, Fall claims that both their preparations and tournament run were undermined by issues surrounding the medical team — allegations that have been strongly contested.-Credit:Franco Arland, Getty ImagesOn Monday, Fall told reporters that Senegal’s team doctor, Abderahmane Fediore, was in fact “trained as a gynecologist”, sparking serious concerns among the playing squad.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Based ⁠on the feedback I received, the players were not sufficiently reassured about being supported by him,” Fall said, via Reuters. “We had to find convincing expertise so they could feel reassured, because health comes before everything.”Despite Fall’s assertions, the Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine has dismissed his comments as “unfounded and defamatory”, firing back at the FSF boss.The federation confirmed that Fediore possesses a specialist diploma in sports medicine and sports biology from Cheikh Anta Diop University’s faculty of medicine.Before this role, Fediore had overseen the physiotherapy department at Fann Hospital in Dakar, Senegal’s capital. Fall’s accusations appear even more outlandish considering Fediore has also served as Senegal’s team physician for almost ten years, assuming the position in 2017.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTo listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREHe had been part of Senegal’s national squad at three World Cups and five African Cup of Nations competitions, as per The Mirror US.Senegal’s World Cup ambitions were crushed in the Round of 32 by Belgium after a 3-2 defeat in extra time. At the 85-minute mark, Senegal were 2-0 up against the Red Devils, with progression to the Round of 16 appearing certain.Yet, strikes in the 86th and 89th minutes from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced the match into extra time. With mere moments remaining in stoppage time at the conclusion of the second half, Belgium seized the lead for the first time through a Tielemans penalty kick, leaving Senegal without an opportunity to reply.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter Senegal’s World Cup elimination, manager Pape Bouna Thiaw was dismissed, with the FSF opting to pursue a fresh approach following the underwhelming tour