El Hadji Diouf Case: Footballers Involved in Child Support Issues

Author: Amos TraoréPublished on: May 13, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

El Hadji Diouf Case: Footballers Involved in Child Support Issues

The Dakar High Court sentenced El Hadji Diouf for failing to pay child support, imposing a one-year suspended prison sentence and 10 million FCFA in damages. The dispute, between the former player and his ex-wife, involves arrears of 9 million FCFA for the period from March 2024 to September 2025. This ruling follows a 2023 decision that set a monthly support payment of 500,000 FCFA and additional costs for the child's upkeep.

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