AFCON 2027: Senegal-Sudan brings in 258,873,000 CFA francs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Afrik-Foot
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) says it sold 41,994 tickets out of 43,569 for Senegal’s 4-1 win over Sudan, generating 258,873,000 CFA francs in revenue. In a statement published on Friday 13 November, it nonetheless acknowledges malfunctions at the entrance to the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium.
Senegal beat Sudan 4-1 in a qualifier for AFCON 2027, played at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor Stadium in Dakar. In a statement published on Friday 13 November, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said it had sold 41,994 tickets out of the 43,569 put into circulation, equal to 96% of the venue’s capacity for this match, generating revenue of 258,873,000 CFA francs.
The FSF presents the operation as the first fully digital ticketing system, entrusted to Orange Sénégal. It says it wants to secure transactions and limit speculation around the national team’s matches, in response to suspicions of overselling voiced by supporters.
The federation nonetheless acknowledges malfunctions and apologises to supporters. For them, the stadium access problems stemmed from hours of waiting at the gates and seats that were already occupied.
Orange Sénégal, responsible for ticketing, denies any overselling. Asked about this, the operator said: 'We did not sell more tickets.' It adds that access to the stadium is the responsibility of the competent authorities.
On social media, a post by Mansour Loum announces collective action against Orange and the FSF, targeting ticket holders who were prevented from entering or deprived of their seats.
