Me Babacar Ndiaye, president of the Senegalese Basketball Federation (FSBB), responded to the statements of Desagana Diop, coach of the Senegal team, who criticized the conditions of regrouping and preparation of the national team.
“I consider that Desagana is a correct and respectful person. However, I would like to remind you that the Ministry of Sports is making significant efforts to hold this competition. The resources dedicated to international competitions are exhausted , but the State is still mobilizing more resources,” he said.
He continued: “Desagana is a technician, and his role is to demand the best conditions for the team. However, he does not have all the information about the efforts behind the scenes. In all honesty- anon, we are privileged to ensure the organization of this stage of qualifications.
Me Babacar Ndiaye remains optimistic for the future: “In 2025, when the budgets are normalized, we hope that things will improve. I understand Desagana’s failures, but it is important to recognize the sacrifices made by state for this competition.
In addition, the FSBB president gave an overall positive assessment after the Lions’ three consecutive victories at home during the second window of the AfroBasket men’s 2025 qualifiers.
“Organizationally and sportingly, we are satisfied. FIBA itself recognized the quality of the organization. We have done an amazing job to make our national team shine,” he said.