Senegal accuses Watford of disrespecting African footballers

A new episode broke out between an African association and a European club. According to the Senegalese Football Association (FSF), Watford has not allowed Ismail Sar to participate with the national team in the Copa Africa, which will be held in Cameroon from January 9th to February 6th.

It is worth remembering that FIFA has given teams permission to keep their players until January 3rd before they can take part in the respective missions for the 33rd edition of the continental tournament.

The FSF in turn condemned the decision of the English club in a statement and accused them of discriminatory attitudes and discrimination against Africa, its organizations and its players.

“The FSF reiterates its commitment to release the player’s request and the club’s obligation to release him by January 3, 2022 at the latest, in accordance with the FIFA exception circular, and informs the FIFA authorities that upon arrival from Watford to Watford is referred. to release the player.

The Senegalese Football Association condemns the team for the disrespectful, disastrous and discriminatory behavior of Watford executives who try by all means to prevent a player from playing with his national team.

Africa, its football and its footballers deserve the same respect as other continents, confederations and players.

The Senegalese Football Association will take all necessary steps to ensure that the fundamental right of its players to play for their country is respected.“.