Senegalese player dies during Ligue 2 match

The tragedy occurred in Thiès this Sunday 22 February during the Matchday 16 of the second division, according to Senegalese media reports.

This is a blow for Senegalese football, which has lost one of its local players. Striker Youssou Diouf died suddenly at the end of his club AS Saloum's match against FC Amitié.

This 16th day match of the Senegalese second division was played in Thiès on Sunday afternoon. But when the final whistle blew, Senegalese football was plunged into mourning. Youssou Diouf suffered a medical emergency and succumbed despite efforts to treat him. It was a terrible shock that has cast a shadow over Senegalese football.