Absent from the official staff of the national team, El Hadji Diouf's dilemma within the Squad

El Hadji Diouf's absence from the official technical staff of the Senegalese national team, despite his ambiguous federation status, raises questions ahead of major competitions. His name is not listed in Patrick Vieira's official staff, but he remains close to the team as an influential figure, including as an ambassador and supporter of the coach. The new FSF leadership changed his role, which is no longer officially part of the technical setup. His previous clear role under Senghor has become uncertain after Abdoulaye Fall's election in 2025.