The fallout of Senegal’s World Cup campaign has continued with shocking claims their team doctor did not have the necessary qualifications for the job and had in fact ‘trained as a gynaecologist’. Abderahmane Fediore has been Senegal’s team doctor since 2017 – in that time being part of three World Cups as well as five Africa Cup of Nations, including their victory in 2021.However, despite his long-standing tenure, Fediore has been accused by the Senegalese Football Federation of not being trained in sports medicine but instead gynaecology.The governing body go on to add that when the players found out they lost faith in Fediore as they ‘were not sufficiently ?reassured about being supported by him’ over any potential injuries.In a press conference to local media on Monday, Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall revealed he had only recently found out about Fediore’s apparent academic background.’Our main doctor did not have the academic profile required to accompany our athletes,’ he said. Senegal’s team doctor didn’t have the qualifications and was a gynaecologist, claim chiefs Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall made the revelation on Monday – claiming that he it some he had ‘discovered late’ Fall’s revelation comes two days after Senegal manager Pape Thiaw after their World Cup exit’Dr Fediore is a gynaecologist by training. That is something I discovered late. Based ?on the feedback I received, the players were not sufficiently ?reassured about being supported by him.’Continuing, Fall said that Senegal chiefs sought additional ?medical expertise to reassure the squad.’We had to find convincing expertise so they could feel reassured, because health comes before everything.’The Senegalese ?Association of Sports Medicine rejected the allegations as ‘unfounded and defamatory’ in ?a statement issued late on Monday.They said Fediore holds ?a ?specialist diploma in sports medicine and sports biology from Cheikh Anta Diop University’s faculty of medicine. He previously led the physiotherapy department at Fann Hospital.Senegal’s World Cup ended in the last 32 on July 1 after somehow throwing away a 2-0 lead against Belgium after 85 minutes to lose 3-2 in extra-time.On Saturday, Senegal fired manager Pape Thiaw as a result of their exit.Thiaw, who had been in charge since December 2024, saw his side lose their opening two Group I games to France and Norway, before a 5-0 victory over Iran secured a spot as the lowest ranked of the best third-placed teams.However, the manner of their Belgium defeat proved the final straw.The Senegal Football Federation confirmed the decision to remove Thiaw following a ‘thorough evaluation of the sporting results and prospects of the national team.’A statement read: ‘The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) informs the public that following the meeting of the Executive Committee held this Saturday July 11 2026, it was decided to initiate a procedure to terminate the functions of the national coach, Mr Pape Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff.’This decision comes after the elimination of the Senegal national team in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a thorough evaluation of the sporting results and prospects of the national team, the Executive Committee deemed it necessary to initiate this procedure in the best interests of Senegalese football.’How much is David Beckham set to pocket from his World Cup brand deals? Take on our quiz in our newsletter HERE