The Senegalese Ligue 1 will pay tribute to El Hadj Youssou Diouf

The AS Saloum player died last weekend during a Ligue 2 match.

A week after his tragic death following a collapse at the end of a Senegalese second division championship match, the memory of El Hadj Youssou Diouf will be honoured by Senegalese football.

The Senegalese Professional Football League has announced that a tribute will be paid to the late player this weekend on the Matchday 17 of the Senegalese championship. This solemn moment will be observed on Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 pitches.

The Matchday 17 of the elite championship will be marked by emotion and respect. On all pitches, a vibrant tribute will be paid to El Hadj Youssou Diouf, AS Saloum player, who passed away last week in painful circumstances.

The captains of the League 1 and League 2 teams have come together to honour his memory, demonstrating the unity and strong values that drive national football.