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Join on Telegram Rabat – The Senegalese Professional Football League has announced disciplinary investigations after reports of “witchcraft” rituals being carried out inside stadiums during recent league matches.
In a statement released on Friday, the league confirmed that incidents were observed in rounds 26 and 27 of both the first and second divisions.
Videos and accounts of unusual practices circulated widely on social media, prompting the governing body to act.
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Après plusieurs scènes de “pratiques occultes” aperçues lors des 26 et 27ème journées de Ligue 1 et Ligue 2 locale, la LSFP… pic.twitter.com/CCG1DKWpet
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The league stressed that such behavior falls outside the framework of professional football and violates the values of discipline and fair competition.
Officials noted that they have been working for years to combat these practices, applying sanctions outlined in the regulations whenever necessary.
The disciplinary committee will carefully review match officials’ reports and any additional evidence, noted the statement, adding the goal is to identify those responsible and impose appropriate penalties.
The league also underlined that these actions damage the image of Senegalese football and undermine efforts to develop the professional game.
With clubs and institutions seeking to raise the level of competition and improve marketing, the presence of such practices is seen as a setback.
The governing body urged all clubs to take part in awareness campaigns, guiding players, coaches, and staff to avoid any involvement in similar behavior.
It stressed that tolerance for such practices will not be accepted in professional competition.
The disciplinary process is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with sanctions likely to follow once responsibilities are established.
This issue continues to weigh heavily across African football, where the focus should remain on technical progress, fair play, and professionalism rather than on myths or superstitious practices.
Such behavior not only distracts from the sport’s growth but also risks reinforcing outdated perceptions about African football.
