AFCON 2027: journalist Yoro Mangara criticises Dakar pitch
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SeneNews
Senegal’s Lions beat Sudan 4-1 in Dakar on Thursday 12 November, retaining top spot in Group J of AFCON 2027. The following day, journalist Yoro Mangara criticised the condition of the pitch at Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium and incidents around the venue, according to SeneNews.
Sports journalist Yoro Mangara criticised the condition of the pitch at Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium in Dakar on Friday on RFI’s Radio Foot Internationale programme, the day after Senegal’s 4-1 victory over Sudan in AFCON 2027. According to him, the pitch was “catastrophic” during Thursday’s match, despite billions having been invested in its renovation.
He said it was abnormal to have a national team play on a pitch in such a condition when the renovation was intended to improve it. He nevertheless praised the Lions of Senegal’s victory, which strengthens their position as Group J leaders. He also noted that supporters were prevented from entering the stadium, while incidents occurred at the stadium gates.
