Guediawaye FC condemns the sanctions imposed by the Senegalese Professional Football League

The Senegalese club has expressed its outrage and bewilderment at the measures taken against it.

Guediawaye FC was handed sanctions by the Senegalese League on 1 April following incidents that occurred on 29 March 2026 on the fringes of the matchday 21 of the championship against AS Pikine. The Senegalese League’s ruling bans Guediawaye supporters from travelling to away matches for the next three fixtures, and the club is also required to play its next three home matches at a neutral ground. These sanctions have been strongly criticised by Guediawaye FC.

Guédiawaye FC wishes to express its deep outrage at the decisions taken following the incidents that occurred on the fringes of its match against AS Pikine last weekend – regrettable events marked by acts of violence which the club condemns in the strongest possible terms. Beyond the facts themselves, it is above all the league’s handling of this situation that has given rise to significant incomprehension and serious concerns. Guédiawaye FC notes several serious shortcomings in the conduct of the proceedings, notably: the absence of a thorough and adversarial investigation; failure to respect the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence; unjustified haste in taking decisions with significant consequences; and a lack of rigour in determining responsibility.