What Did We Learn

Ousmane Sonko, the president of the National Assembly and leader of Pastef/Les Patriotes, has weighed in on Africa’s performance at the 2026 World Cup. Despite an increase in team selections, he highlights structural weaknesses that call for an urgent review to improve team management and performance.

Lessons from the World Cup

According to Sonko, the main lesson learned is the persistent difficulties in African football in terms of management, team administration, and discipline. These shortcomings explain the disappointing performances of several teams, including Senegal, which had potential to go further.