Augustin Senghor, president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), reviewed the achievements of his fourth term in office on Saturday, describing it as a landmark era for Senegalese football.
Addressing delegates at the federation’s Ordinary General Assembly, Senghor highlighted the strides made from 2021 to 2025, a period he called “an exceptional mandate in the history of Senegalese football.”
The assembly was convened to assess the performance and governance of the FSF ahead of the upcoming elective general meeting, scheduled for 2 August 2025.
Senghor’s current mandate will conclude then, but speculation remains over whether he will seek a fifth term at the helm of Senegal’s football body.
During his tenure, Senegal’s national teams reached unprecedented heights.
The senior team clinched its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021.
The momentum continued with the senior squad reclaiming the continental crown at the 2023 edition.
Youth development also flourished, as the U20 and U17 teams secured their respective AFCON titles, while Senegal’s beach soccer side added to the silverware haul.
Reflecting on these accomplishments, Senghor credited the collective effort behind the national successes and acknowledged the challenges ahead in maintaining such a high standard.
“We’ve had an exceptional mandate in the history of Senegalese football,” he said. “To keep this performance going, we need strong resources, strategic planning, and ongoing commitment from all stakeholders.”
When questioned about whether he intends to run for another term, Senghor offered a measured response, keeping the door open without revealing his intentions.
“I remain passionate about football… let things happen,” he said, leaving observers and federation members to interpret his words as either cautious optimism or deliberate ambiguity.
Senghor, who has been a central figure in Senegalese football leadership for over a decade, continues to enjoy broad influence both within the country and across the African football landscape.
However, the path to a potential fifth term remains uncertain, with attention now turning to the August 2025 elections that could shape the next phase of football governance in Senegal.
For now, the federation’s focus remains on consolidating recent successes and preparing its national teams for upcoming competitions.
Whether Senghor leads that charge beyond next year remains a question only time—and perhaps the coming months—will answer.
