Senegalese footballer Idrissa Gana Gueye is in mourning following the death of his father on Tuesday, September 18, 2024. The news has shaken the Senegalese football community, with many expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the national team star during this difficult time.
The funeral arrangements have been confirmed, with the body set to be collected from the Principal Hospital in Dakar at 3 p.m. today.
The burial will follow shortly after at the Muslim cemetery in Yoff. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from fellow athletes, fans, and those within the football world who have expressed their support for Gueye and his family as they cope with this immense loss.
Gueye, a key figure in the Senegalese national team, is widely respected both on and off the pitch, and this personal loss has sent ripples of sadness throughout the sports community.
Messages of condolence have poured in from across the football world, with many offering words of comfort and encouragement to the midfielder in the face of such a profound loss.
The entire football fraternity stands with Gueye, offering heartfelt condolences. The staff of Wiwsport also extended their deepest sympathies, expressing their hopes that his father will rest in peace.
