Alfred Ndiaye, a midfielder for Senegal’s national team, has attributed their recent poor performance to superstition surrounding the location of their matches. Following a draw against Mali (1-1) in a friendly held in Saint-Leu-la Forêt, a suburb of Paris, Ndiaye expressed his belief that the choice of venue was to blame.
Ndiaye highlighted the pattern of draws in matches played at Saint-Leu-la Forêt, noting that in three matches, they had all ended in draws with a scoreline of 1-1. He suggested that changing the pitch for future matches might bring better results.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Ndiaye emphasized his commitment to giving his best on the pitch and following the coach’s instructions. He acknowledged the importance of respecting the coach’s strategies and expressed his readiness to adapt his playing style accordingly, whether it be defensively or offensively.
Ndiaye’s comments raise questions about the influence of superstition in football and whether the Senegalese Football Federation will consider his suggestion regarding the choice of match venues in the future.
